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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Steve feel before every race?
(a) Self-doubt.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Dissapointment.
(d) Unsure.

2. What did Don Kardong say the Olympics had sharpened in Steve?
(a) His ability to relate to others.
(b) His human side.
(c) His running ability.
(d) His relationships with people.

3. What was Steve teased for in school?
(a) How small he was.
(b) Hyperactivity.
(c) His lack of talent
(d) His attitude.

4. Who said that in his day runners "never would have taken a victory lap"?
(a) Ben Dellinger.
(b) Bill Dellinger.
(c) Mike Dellinger.
(d) John Dellinger.

5. What running season did Steve skip after the Olympics?
(a) 1972 Outdoor.
(b) 1973 Cross Country.
(c) 1972 Cross Country.
(d) 1972 Indoor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles of training did Steve do each week in 1973?

2. What time did Steve finish his best race in?

3. How did Steve feel when he returned from the Olympics?

4. What club was Steve involved in with Hollister and Bannister?

5. How quick was Steve expected to run a mile in his pre-Olympics workouts?

(see the answer key)

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