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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 Chapter 23, Caballo called for everyone to stop and take an oath stating what?

2. Who insisted that he was going to go into the canyons barefoot in Chapter 24?

3. What scientist realized that man could literally run an animal, such as a deer, to death as described in Chapter 28?

4. What periodical hired Christopher McDougall to write a cover story about why America hasn't been hit by another terrorist attack since September 11?

5. On what college team did Jenn Shelton play while earning her degree?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jenn and Billy in the narrative. Where did they meet?

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

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

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

7. When did the runners show up for the Mexican race in Chapter 20? What concern was there about their arrival?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the history of Mesa de la Yerbabuena and the student Marcelino in Chapters 5 and 6. Who was Marcelino's father?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the life and career of Scott Jurek and his role in the narrative. What did having Jurek run mean for the race?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the runner Emil Zatopek in the narrative. When was Zatopek a runner? What medals did he win?

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