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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose time inspired Steve to run faster in Norway?
(a) Lasse Viren.
(b) Fredrik Viren.
(c) Halldor Viren.
(d) Ivor Viren.

2. Why did the Olympics require races to be ran as meters instead of miles?
(a) Because it tested the runners endurance.
(b) Because most of the world ran meters.
(c) Because it made for a longer race.
(d) Because it made for a shorter race.

3. How tall was Steve in 8th grade?
(a) 5 feet.
(b) 5'1.
(c) 4'9.
(d) 4'10.

4. Where did Steve go after the Olympic training camp?
(a) Troms, Norway.
(b) Ostfold, Norway.
(c) Oslo, Norway.
(d) Rogaland, Norway.

5. What activity did Steve enjoy in the summer?
(a) Acting.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Gardening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What race in 1972 greatly upset Steve?

2. What type of people did Steve say were big in his hometown?

3. What was the name of the veteran runner that Steve beat in the 1972 5000 meter Olympic Trial race?

4. What was Steve's college nickname?

5. What was the last loss that Steve experienced in his college cross country career?

(see the answer key)

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