View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Steve's job in his fraternity at college?
(a) Breakfast cook.
(b) Janitor.
(c) Track assistant.
(d) Mechanic.

2. What running season did Steve skip after the Olympics?
(a) 1972 Outdoor.
(b) 1973 Cross Country.
(c) 1972 Indoor.
(d) 1972 Cross Country.

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

4. When was Steve Prefontaine born?
(a) February 25, 1951.
(b) January 25, 1951.
(c) March 25, 1951.
(d) April 25, 1951.

5. Why did the Olympics require races to be ran as meters instead of miles?
(a) Because it made for a shorter race.
(b) Because it tested the runners endurance.
(c) Because it made for a longer race.
(d) Because most of the world ran meters.

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

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

8. What did Don Kardong say the Olympics had sharpened in Steve?
(a) His ability to relate to others.
(b) His relationships with people.
(c) His running ability.
(d) His human side.

9. Why did Steve keep the running pace he did?
(a) He thought a slower pace wouldn't do him any good.
(b) He was a dedicated trainer.
(c) Because no one else could keep up.
(d) He wanted to be the fastest.

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

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

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

13. Why did Steve's threat in North Carolina lose the race?
(a) He got injured.
(b) He misjudged the number of laps.
(c) He dropped out before the last lap.
(d) He didn't run fast enough.

14. What time did Steve run his first mile in while preparing to return to Europe in 1974?
(a) 4:06.
(b) 4:08.
(c) 4:09.
(d) 4:07.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Pat pay Steve a month in rent when they lived together?

2. What nickname did Mac Wilkins give Steve in college?

3. According to the author what abilities must a world class runner attain and maintain?

4. What did Steve get from the crowds watching him race?

5. Who was Steve's main threat at the match in North Carolina in 1971?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 431 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample