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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of runner was Steve not?
(a) Road runner.
(b) Race runner.
(c) Trial runner.
(d) Trail runner.

2. Who was Steve's main competitor in his first European race of 1974?
(a) Niko Vasala.
(b) Pekka Vasala.
(c) Aleksi Vasala.
(d) Arttu Vasala.

3. According to the author what abilities must a world class runner attain and maintain?
(a) Mental tenacity, dedication, and plenty of hard work.
(b) Physical ability, mental tenacity, and plenty of hard work.
(c) Dedication, physical ability, and plenty of hard work.
(d) Physical ability, dedication, and mental tenacity.

4. What did Steve stay away from when running while training?
(a) Roads.
(b) Flat surfaces
(c) Unpaved paths.
(d) Hills.

5. What was the most important race of Steve's 1974 European tour?
(a) World Games in Finland.
(b) World Games in Switzerland.
(c) World Games in Sweden.
(d) World Games in Norway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of car did Steve have in 1972?

2. What time did Steve run his first mile in while preparing to return to Europe in 1974?

3. What race in 1972 greatly upset Steve?

4. Where did Mark Feig say that he got to know Steve best?

5. What was Steve always concerned about with those he trained with?

(see the answer key)

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