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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many additional miles would Steve run on Sunday's?
(a) 4-5.
(b) 6-7.
(c) 5-6.
(d) 8-9.

2. What pace did Steve keep when running?
(a) 6 minute mile.
(b) 9 minute mile.
(c) 8 minute mile.
(d) 7 minute mile.

3. What was the name of Steve's dog?
(a) Lobo.
(b) Fitch.
(c) Rube.,
(d) Pre.

4. What was the name of Steve's girlfriend in 1972?
(a) Mary Marckx.
(b) Alice Marckx.
(c) Wanda Marckx.
(d) Joan Marckx.

5. How many running wins did Steve have when the 1971 season started?
(a) 21.
(b) 23.
(c) 24.
(d) 22.

6. According to the author what abilities must a world class runner attain and maintain?
(a) Dedication, physical ability, and plenty of hard work.
(b) Mental tenacity, dedication, and plenty of hard work.
(c) Physical ability, mental tenacity, and plenty of hard work.
(d) Physical ability, dedication, and mental tenacity.

7. What time did Steve wake up every morning?
(a) 6 am.
(b) 5 am.
(c) 4 am.
(d) 7 am.

8. Where did the 1972 Olympics take place?
(a) Munich, Germany.
(b) Berlin, Germany.
(c) Heidelburg, Germany.
(d) Cologne, Germany.

9. In what season did Steve get the fastest running time of any US runner in the previous two years?
(a) Fall 1970
(b) Spring 1970.
(c) Spring 1971.
(d) Fall 1971.

10. What was the name of Steve's assistant college track coach?
(a) John Dellinger.
(b) Allen Dellinger.
(c) Mike Dellinger.
(d) Bill Dellinger.

11. What time did Steve finish his best race in?
(a) 3:39.9.
(b) 3:39.10
(c) 3:39.8.
(d) 3:39.11

12. How did Steve feel when he returned from the Olympics?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Content.
(d) Unhappy.

13. What ruined Steve's plans for his first Olympic race?
(a) A terrorist attack on the Olympic Games.
(b) Postponement of his race.
(c) Bad weather.
(d) A terrorist attack on Israeli athletes.

14. In what city did Steve buy a trailer to live in while in college?
(a) Eugene.
(b) Glenwood.
(c) Salem.
(d) Coos Bay.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Steve feel before every race?

2. What running season did Steve skip after the Olympics?

3. What was Steve always concerned about with those he trained with?

4. Why did Steve have to watch from the sidelines after he beat the record in Norway?

5. Where did Steve meet Scott Daggatt?

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