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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 number one reason for running?
(a) To make money.
(b) To be the fastest runner.
(c) To please his fans.
(d) Self satisfaction.

2. What race in 1972 greatly upset Steve?
(a) Fresno dual meet.
(b) San Diego dual meet.
(c) Los Angeles dual meet.
(d) San Francisco dual meet.

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

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

5. What was Steve's middle name?
(a) Benjamin
(b) Allen.
(c) Roland.
(d) Michael.

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

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

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

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

10. How many miles of training did Steve do each week in 1973?
(a) 60-70.
(b) 85-90.
(c) 70-80.
(d) 95-100.

11. How quick was Steve expected to run a mile in his pre-Olympics workouts?
(a) Under 7:00.
(b) Under 4:00.
(c) Under 6:00.
(d) Under 5:00.

12. What was the last race Steve ran as an undergrad?
(a) 1973 Hilite.
(b) 1973 Pac-8.
(c) 1973 Oregon Twilight.
(d) 1973 NCAA.

13. What type of runner was Steve not?
(a) Trail runner.
(b) Race runner.
(c) Road runner.
(d) Trial runner.

14. What did Steve stay away from when running while training?
(a) Unpaved paths.
(b) Flat surfaces
(c) Hills.
(d) Roads.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Steve's teammate who said "there seemed to be a difference between Steve and other runners"?

2. How many miles did Steve run each day in high school?

3. What time did Steve finish in the 1972 Bakersfield race?

4. What race was preparation for the NCAA Championships in 1973?

5. What was the name of the previous record holder?

(see the answer keys)

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