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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What schools participated in the four way track meet in April 1973?
(a) Nebraska, University of Oregon, UCLA, and Iowa State.
(b) University of Oregon, UCLA, Iowa State, and Maine State.
(c) UCLA, Washington State, Nebraska, and University of Oregon.
(d) University of Oregon, Washington State, Nebraska, and Iowa State.

2. Who instigated a rivalry between Steve and Paul?
(a) The college.
(b) The fans.
(c) The coaches.
(d) The media.

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

4. What was Steve's time when he beat the record in Norway?
(a) 7:44.6.
(b) 7:44.3.
(c) 7:44.4.
(d) 7:44.2.

5. What was the last race Steve ran as an undergrad?
(a) 1973 Hilite.
(b) 1973 NCAA.
(c) 1973 Pac-8.
(d) 1973 Oregon Twilight.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was Steve Prefontaine born?

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

4. Where did the 1972 Olympics take place?

5. What did Steve feel before every race?

(see the answer key)

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