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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Steve's main threat at the match in North Carolina in 1971?
(a) Yasin Yifter.
(b) John Yifter.
(c) Mike Yifter.
(d) Miruts Yifter.

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

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

4. What was the name of the runner at Steve's last undergrad race that was surprised Steve talked to him?
(a) Mike Rose.
(b) Nick Rose.
(c) John Rose.
(d) Allen Rose.

5. Where did the race that many believed was Steve's best ever take place?
(a) GMU Field.
(b) Jones Field.
(c) Hayward Field.
(d) U of O Field.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Steve's assistant college track coach?

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

3. Where did Bill Dellinger take Steve to get his mind off the race?

4. When was Steve Prefontaine born?

5. Who traveled with Steve in Europe in the summers after Munich?

(see the answer key)

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