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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than how many miles?

2. According to the author, the joy that the Tarahumara runners experienced while running stemmed from what?

3. Who stepped out of the small hut to greet the author and his assistant in Chapter 4?

4. How long was the race through the canyons in Guachochi where Salvador had seen the greatest Taramuhara runner?

5. When was the Leadville Trail 100 first run?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did viewers respond to the Tarahumara runners at their first attempt at the Leadville Trail 100?

2. What led the author to discover the Tarahumara in Mexico in Chapter 2?

3. How does the author describe the destination Salvador led him to in Chapter 4?

4. What was the principle obstacle for the author and his assistant in finding the Tarahumara in Chapter 3?

5. What did the author know about Caballo Blanco and the Tarahumara when he set out on his journey to seek them?

6. What did the author discover about Caballo Blanco as they ate lunch in Chapter 7?

7. Why did Dr. Joe Vigil attend the Leadville Trail 100 in Chapter 13?

8. How is the Leadville Trail 100 described in the text?

9. What did Dr. Joe Vigil remark about the Tarahumara runners' styles in the Leadville Race 100?

10. What led the author to seek medical advice about running and later inspired him to write the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss Barefoot Ted in the narrative. Where previously had Ted competed? What was Ted's passion?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Dr. Joe Vigil and his interest in the Leadville Trail 100. What did Vigil know about runner's psychology?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the life and career of runner Ann Trason. When and where did Trason begin running? Why did she stand out?

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