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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. Jenn Shelton and her boyfriend met where, as described in Chapter 22?
(a) Rhode Island.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Maine.

2. Nike, Inc. was founded on January 25, 1964 with what name?
(a) Blue Ribbon Sports.
(b) Extreme Sports Inc.
(c) Sportus Maximus.
(d) Gold Medal Sports.

3. What disease did Scott Jurek's mother suffer from?
(a) Jaundice.
(b) Typhoid.
(c) Multiple sclerosis.
(d) Epilepsy.

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) Rick.
(c) Ted.
(d) Carl.

5. Running in padded shoes typically places more emphasis on what part of the foot?
(a) The instep.
(b) The heel.
(c) The five bones of the midfoot.
(d) The lateral edge of the forefoot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What periodical hired Christopher McDougall to track down a fugitive Mexican pop star named Gloria Trevi?

2. In Chapter 30, the author had noted on their journey that both Arnulfo and who shared the same gait and also the same joy and passion?

3. Jenn Shelton and her boyfriend met while working as what, as described in Chapter 22?

4. When did Christopher McDougall complete his college education?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What news was related of the Tarahumara runners in Chapter 23?

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

7. What did the author remark about Scott and Arnulfo in Chapter 30?

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

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

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

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