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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What kind of car did Steve have in 1972?
(a) MGB Convertible.
(b) Jaguar Convertible.
(c) Mercedes Convertible.
(d) Saab Convertible.

5. What activity did Steve enjoy in the summer?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Acting.
(c) Gardening.
(d) Swimming.

6. Who was Steve's main threat at the match in North Carolina in 1971?
(a) Yasin Yifter.
(b) John Yifter.
(c) Miruts Yifter.
(d) Mike Yifter.

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

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

9. Where did the race that many believed was Steve's best ever take place?
(a) Hayward Field.
(b) GMU Field.
(c) Jones Field.
(d) U of O Field.

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

11. Where did Steve live when he got back to the Olympics?
(a) With Bill Dellinger.
(b) With his parents.
(c) By himself.
(d) With Pat Tyson.

12. How did some view Steve's confidence in college?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Mean.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Cocky.

13. What record did Steve beat on the second day of training in Norway?
(a) American 5000 meter.
(b) World 5000 meter.
(c) American 3000 meter.
(d) World 3000 meter.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of Steve's dog?

3. Where did Bill Dellinger take Steve to get his mind off the race?

4. Where did the 1972 Olympics take place?

5. Where did Steve grow up?

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