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

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

3. It was how long before they were going to leave to meet the Tarahumara as Chapter 29 opened?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 2 hours.

4. The author worked with Eric on his running in Chapter 27, who sent him for some specialized training with a man named what?
(a) Ken.
(b) Carl.
(c) Ted.
(d) Rick.

5. 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"?
(a) Victoriano Churro.
(b) Zola Budd.
(c) Vin Lananna.
(d) Tegla Loroupe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What young scientist is described in Chapter 28 who discovered that the intake of air was a critical element for a runner?

2. When was Jenn Shelton born?

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

4. At the census of 2005, Creel, Chihuahua had a population of how many inhabitants?

5. Where was Scott Jurek raised?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the American runners do on their night of arrival in Chapter 21?

2. Who was Scott Jurek? How is he described in the narrative?

3. Who won the race in Mexico in Chapter 31? How did the runners feel at the end of the race?

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

5. What happened as the race began in Chapter 31? What danger did the author face?

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

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

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

9. What was the first company to focus on running shoes? How is the company described in Chapter 25?

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

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