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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of training did Steve agree to participate in spring 1975?
(a) Road training.
(b) High-altitude training.
(c) Desert training.
(d) Trail training.

2. What did Frank Shorter say that Steve was?
(a) A chronic complainer.
(b) Always sick.
(c) A happy person.
(d) Always healthy.

3. What drew people to become fans of Steve?
(a) His relationship with his fans
(b) His talent.
(c) His honesty.
(d) His charisma.

4. How tall was Steve in 8th grade?
(a) 4'9.
(b) 5'1.
(c) 4'10.
(d) 5 feet.

5. Why did Steve say he ran so hard?
(a) For his fans.
(b) To set records.
(c) To win.
(d) For his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Steve live when he got back to the Olympics?

2. Readers of what magazine voted Steve the most popular track athlete in 1975?

3. What time did Steve finish his last indoor race of the 1975 season in?

4. What group challenged the rules of Amateurism?

5. Who said "That man has something no runner in my time had"?

(see the answer key)

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