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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the title of the film based on Steve's life?
(a) The Rube.
(b) Go Pre.
(c) American Running Superstar.
(d) The Greatest Runner.

2. When was Steve Prefontaine born?
(a) January 25, 1951.
(b) February 25, 1951.
(c) March 25, 1951.
(d) April 25, 1951.

3. What year did Steve join the cross country team?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1966.

4. What was Steve teased for in school?
(a) His attitude.
(b) How small he was.
(c) His lack of talent
(d) Hyperactivity.

5. Who beat Steve in the Pac-8 cross country meet at Stanford?
(a) Pat Lindgren.
(b) Mike Lindgren.
(c) Gerry Lindgren.
(d) Bill Lindgren.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time did Steve finish in the 1972 Bakersfield race?

2. What time did Steve get to set an Oregon track record in high school?

3. How much did Pat pay Steve a month in rent when they lived together?

4. Who was Steve's main threat at the match in North Carolina in 1971?

5. What title did Steve win in his junior year of high school cross country?

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