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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time did Steve finish his best race in?
(a) 3:39.8.
(b) 3:39.11
(c) 3:39.9.
(d) 3:39.10

2. Who said "I'm going to stay with this guy and I'm gonna try to kick his butt"?
(a) John Buerkle.
(b) Mike Buerkle.
(c) Allen Buerkle.
(d) Dick Buerkle.

3. What was the name of the veteran runner that Steve beat in the 1972 5000 meter Olympic Trial race?
(a) John Young.
(b) George Young.
(c) Steve Young.
(d) Mike Young.

4. What type of person was Steve in college?
(a) Cocky.
(b) Mean.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Friendly.

5. Which of Steve's rivals said that Steve scared the pants off of him in their first meeting?
(a) Garry Bjorklund.
(b) John Bjorklund.
(c) Mike Bjorklund.
(d) Allen Bjorklund.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the author what abilities must a world class runner attain and maintain?

3. Whose time inspired Steve to run faster in Norway?

4. What was the name of the runner at Steve's last undergrad race that was surprised Steve talked to him?

5. How many miles did Steve run each day in high school?

(see the answer key)

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