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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. In what city did the author attend high school?

2. Who did Caballo say might still run in the race in Chapter 23, which surprised the author?

3. When was Christopher McDougall born?

4. Running in padded shoes typically places more emphasis on what part of the foot?

5. With shoeless human running, what is the part of the foot which strikes the ground with the most force?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the author assert of barefoot running in Chapter 25?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What was the town like on the morning of the race in Chapter 31?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Dr. Joe Torg and his assessment of the impact of running on athletes. What are common reasons for running injuries?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the actions of Rick Fisher during and after the Leadville Trail 100. How did Fisher's actions serve to sever his relationship with the Tarahumara?

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