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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What runner had the tools to beat Steve in his best race?
(a) Alex Fredericks.
(b) Mike Fredericks.
(c) Greg Fredericks.
(d) John Fredericks.

2. Where was the Olympic training camp set up?
(a) New York.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Maine.

3. Who was Steve's main competitor in his best race?
(a) Mitch Ebba.
(b) Asad Ebba.
(c) Hailu Ebba.
(d) Steve Ebba.

4. What was Steve's college nickname?
(a) Pre.
(b) Steven.
(c) The Rube.
(d) Steve.

5. What ruined Steve's plans for his first Olympic race?
(a) A terrorist attack on the Olympic Games.
(b) A terrorist attack on Israeli athletes.
(c) Postponement of his race.
(d) Bad weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said "I'm going to stay with this guy and I'm gonna try to kick his butt"?

2. When was Steve Prefontaine born?

3. Why did the Olympics require races to be ran as meters instead of miles?

4. What were the uniform colors of the football team in Steve's hometown?

5. What was the only serious running injury that Steve ever suffered?

(see the answer key)

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