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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. With shoeless human running, what is the part of the foot which strikes the ground with the most force?
2. Who did the author go with to look for the missing East Coast team in Chapter 31?
3. In Chapter 23, Caballo called for everyone to stop and take an oath stating what?
4. What young scientist is described in Chapter 28 who discovered that the intake of air was a critical element for a runner?
5. Scott Jurek did not begin running long distances until when?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who won the race in Mexico in Chapter 31? How did the runners feel at the end of the race?
2. How was the book received when it was published? Who criticized it?
3. Who awoke the author in Chapter 24 for a run? What took place?
4. How did the author feel about his training for the Mexican race in Chapter 27? How did he change his diet?
5. How did Caballo Blanco feel about his new home in Chapter 26? How is it described?
6. What happened on the run by the Americans in the morning in Chapter 26? Who had to be rescued?
7. Describe Jenn and Billy in the narrative. Where did they meet?
8. What did the author remark about Scott and Arnulfo in Chapter 30?
9. Why did Caballo Blanco want Scott Jurek in his race in Mexico? What success did he have?
10. Where had Caballo Blanco originally hailed from? What was his born name?
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
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 3
Describe and analyze the outcome of the 1994 Leadville Trail 100. How did Ann Trason feel about her performance in the race?
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