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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Steve's time when he beat the record in Norway?
(a) 7:44.2.
(b) 7:44.6.
(c) 7:44.4.
(d) 7:44.3.

2. What did Steve's high school coach not want Steve to do when he graduated from high school?
(a) Go professional.
(b) Be an amateur runner.
(c) Quit racing.
(d) Peak out.

3. What schools participated in the four way track meet in April 1973?
(a) University of Oregon, UCLA, Iowa State, and Maine State.
(b) Nebraska, University of Oregon, UCLA, and Iowa State.
(c) University of Oregon, Washington State, Nebraska, and Iowa State.
(d) UCLA, Washington State, Nebraska, and University of Oregon.

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

5. Who was Steve's main competitor in his best race?
(a) Steve Ebba.
(b) Asad Ebba.
(c) Hailu Ebba.
(d) Mitch Ebba.

6. What was Steve's college nickname?
(a) Pre.
(b) The Rube.
(c) Steven.
(d) Steve.

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

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

9. Who instigated a rivalry between Steve and Paul?
(a) The coaches.
(b) The fans.
(c) The college.
(d) The media.

10. Where did Steve meet Scott Daggatt?
(a) Oregon Twilight meet in Eugene.
(b) NCAA meet in Baton Rouge.
(c) Pac-8 meet in Seattle.
(d) High school track meet in Coos Bay.

11. Where did Paul Geis transfer to the University of Oregon from?
(a) Rice.
(b) Amarillo College.
(c) Texas A&M.
(d) Baylor University.

12. What runner had the tools to beat Steve in his best race?
(a) Alex Fredericks.
(b) John Fredericks.
(c) Mike Fredericks.
(d) Greg Fredericks.

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

14. What type of people did Steve say were big in his hometown?
(a) Entrepreneurs.
(b) Students.
(c) Athletes.
(d) Business people.

15. What place did Steve finish in the 5000 meter Olympic race?
(a) 5th.
(b) 4th.
(c) 6th.
(d) 3rd.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles of training did Steve do each week in 1973?

2. What title did Steve win in his junior year of high school cross country?

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

4. In what city did Steve buy a trailer to live in while in college?

5. What was the only serious running injury that Steve ever suffered?

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