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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) April 25, 1951.
(b) February 25, 1951.
(c) January 25, 1951.
(d) March 25, 1951.

2. What region strongly promoted track meets in the summer of 1974?
(a) Finland.
(b) Scandinavia.
(c) Norway
(d) Germany.

3. What group challenged the rules of Amateurism?
(a) Association of Road Racing Athletes.
(b) Univerty of Portland Track and Field Program.
(c) Univerity of Oregan Track and Field Program.
(d) Boston Athletic Association.

4. What was Steve's score on the physical and psychological tests?
(a) 104.
(b) 84.
(c) 94.
(d) 74.

5. How many miles would Steve run every day when training?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Steve's threat in North Carolina lose the race?

2. Which of Steve's college teammates won the Olympic discus gold medal in 1976?

3. How did Steve die?

4. What new hobby did Steve take up in 1973?

5. What did Steve place in the 1975 CYO meet?

(see the answer key)

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