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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were Steve's roommates in 1974?
(a) Steve Bence and Mark Feig.
(b) John Bence and Rick Feig.
(c) Mark Bence and Steve Feig.
(d) Rick Bence and John Feig.

2. How were Steve's views about an Olympic medal different in 1974?
(a) He wanted a medal not the medal.
(b) He thought the rules for winning one were to strict.
(c) He thought it was not worth the cost.
(d) He no longer had interest in winning one.

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

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

5. What was the name of Steve's high school track coach?
(a) John McClure.
(b) Walt McClure.
(c) Mike McClure.
(d) Allen McClure.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of excitement was in the people watching Steve race?

3. What type of person did Pat say that Steve was?

4. What did Steve say he could have done if he hadn't raced the 1500 the night before in Norway?

5. Which of Steve's rivals said that Steve scared the pants off of him in their first meeting?

(see the answer key)

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