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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. 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"?

2. Scott Jurek began running long distances when he started cross training with running to prepare for what?

3. What is Barefoot Ted's last name?

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 town like on the morning of the race in Chapter 31?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What happened after Caballo left Hawaii, as he describes in Chapter 32?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the article written by Christopher McDougall on the Tarahumara and Caballo Blanco and the impact it had on Caballo Blanco. How did the author feel about it?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Describe the city of Leadville, Colorado, and the history and origins of the Leadville Trail 100. Who developed the race and why?

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