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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the name of the previous record holder?
(a) John Beatty.
(b) Allen Beatty.
(c) Jim Beatty.
(d) Mike Beatty.

3. Who was Steve's college roommate?
(a) Pat Tyson.
(b) Mike Tyson.
(c) Bill Tyson.
(d) John Tyson.

4. Who beat Steve in the Pac-8 cross country meet at Stanford?
(a) Pat Lindgren.
(b) Gerry Lindgren.
(c) Bill Lindgren.
(d) Mike Lindgren.

5. How much did the ITA offer Steve in 1974 to become a professional runner?
(a) $100,000.
(b) $150,000.
(c) $250,000.
(d) $200,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what race in 1975 did Steve place the worst he had since high school?

2. What was Steve's middle name?

3. What role did Steve try to play to the other runners on his high school team?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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