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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. The night before the race in Chapter 30, how many competitors were there?
(a) 12.
(b) 25.
(c) 39.
(d) 61.

2. In Chapter 20, the author was back in Mexico and he only had how much time to find Caballo?
(a) 24 hours.
(b) 36 hours.
(c) 48 hours.
(d) 72 hours.

3. Jenn Shelton and her boyfriend met while working as what, as described in Chapter 22?
(a) Dog trainers.
(b) Lifeguards.
(c) Janitors.
(d) Cab drivers.

4. What was the name of Jenn Shelton's boyfriend who went with her to Mexico to race in Chapter 21?
(a) Billy Barnett.
(b) Charles Williams.
(c) Rick Fisher.
(d) Emil Zapotek.

5. After the author first met Caballo, he tried to run without what, to no avail?
(a) Water.
(b) Eating.
(c) A sweatband.
(d) Pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Creel is located how many kilometers to the southwest of the state capital, Chihuahua?

2. Caballo was filled with pride as he showed off what to the author in Chapter 26?

3. When did Scott Jurek return and win the race in Tarahumara?

4. What sport had Caballo Blanco participated in professionally before running?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the principle concern for Caballo in the beginning of Chapter 29?

2. Who awoke the author in Chapter 24 for a run? What took place?

3. How did the author begin training for the race in Mexico in Chapter 27?

4. Where were the runners staying before the race in Chapter 26? What did they discuss over dinner in this chapter?

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

6. Why was the author seeking Caballo Blanco in the beginning of Chapter 20?

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

8. What professional sports career had Caballo begun in? What led him to running?

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

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

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