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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What young scientist is described in Chapter 28 who discovered that the intake of air was a critical element for a runner?
(a) Victoriano Churro.
(b) Charles Williams.
(c) Emil Zapotek.
(d) David Carrier.

2. When was Christopher McDougall born?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1952.
(d) 1955.

3. Where did Jenn Shelton attend college?
(a) The University of West Virginia.
(b) The University of South Carolina.
(c) The University of Virginia.
(d) The University of North Carolina.

4. Where is Nike, Inc. headquartered?
(a) Tacoma, Washington.
(b) Vancouver, Washington.
(c) Portland, Oregon.
(d) Beaverton, Oregon.

5. Caballo was filled with pride as he showed off what to the author in Chapter 26?
(a) His trophies.
(b) His car.
(c) His garden.
(d) His hut.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jenn Shelton and her boyfriend met where, as described in Chapter 22?

2. On what college team did Jenn Shelton play while earning her degree?

3. Who is quoted as saying, "I can't prove this, but I believe when my runners train barefoot, they run faster and suffer fewer injuries"?

4. In Chapter 24, Caballo hadn't slept all night because of what?

5. Who did Caballo Blanco say he met in Leadville in Chapter 32?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was the book received when it was published? Who criticized it?

2. What happened on the run by the Americans in the morning in Chapter 26? Who had to be rescued?

3. How did the author feel about his training for the Mexican race in Chapter 27? How did he change his diet?

4. Why did Caballo Blanco want Scott Jurek in his race in Mexico? What success did he have?

5. Where had Caballo Blanco originally hailed from? What was his born name?

6. What had Jenn Shelton done to prepare for her first race? How did she perform?

7. Describe Jenn and Billy in the narrative. Where did they meet?

8. How did Caballo Blanco feel about his new home in Chapter 26? How is it described?

9. How did the author get fluids at the refill station in Chapter 31?

10. Where did Caballo Blanco go after he was in a bike accident in Chapter 32?

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