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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Steve Prefontaine born?
(a) February 25, 1951.
(b) March 25, 1951.
(c) January 25, 1951.
(d) April 25, 1951.

2. What was Steve's final time in the 1972 5000 meter Olympic Trial race?
(a) 13:22.7.
(b) 13:22.8.
(c) 13:22.6.
(d) 13:22.5.

3. What kind of car did Steve have in 1972?
(a) Mercedes Convertible.
(b) MGB Convertible.
(c) Saab Convertible.
(d) Jaguar Convertible.

4. What did Bill Dellinger say stood out about Steve in track?
(a) He liked to help others..
(b) He never missed a workout in four years of college.
(c) He didn't actually like to run.
(d) He was a very devoted trainer.

5. What nickname did Mac Wilkins give Steve in college?
(a) Pre.
(b) The Rube.
(c) Steve.
(d) World Famous.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did the ITA offer Steve in 1974 to become a professional runner?

2. Where did the race that many believed was Steve's best ever take place?

3. Where did Steve's last undergrad race take place?

4. What was Steve's score on the physical and psychological tests?

5. What did Steve get from the crowds watching him race?

(see the answer key)

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