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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the name of Steve's teammate who said "there seemed to be a difference between Steve and other runners"?
(a) Lars Kaupang.
(b) Fritz Kaupang.
(c) John Kaupang.
(d) Mike Kaupang.

3. How tall was Steve in 8th grade?
(a) 4'9.
(b) 5'1.
(c) 5 feet.
(d) 4'10.

4. What year did Steve join the cross country team?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1966.

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

6. What was the name of the runner at Steve's last undergrad race that was surprised Steve talked to him?
(a) Mike Rose.
(b) Nick Rose.
(c) Allen Rose.
(d) John Rose.

7. Where did Mark Feig say that he got to know Steve best?
(a) At team building exercises.
(b) At the bar.
(c) On training runs.
(d) On track meets.

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

9. Who did Steve want to meet at the LA Times Indoor meet in 1971?
(a) Steve Young.
(b) John Young.
(c) Mike Young.
(d) George Young.

10. What did Steve feel before every race?
(a) Unsure.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Self-doubt.
(d) Dissapointment.

11. What was the name of the author?
(a) Allen Jordan.
(b) Tom Jordan.
(c) Mike Jordan.
(d) Andre Jordan.

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

13. What types of paths did Steve choose to run on when training.?
(a) Boring and repetitious.
(b) Easy.
(c) Fun and entertaining.
(d) Difficult.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Steve meet Scott Daggatt?

2. What drew people to become fans of Steve?

3. What did Lars Kaupang say about Steve's running ability?

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

5. Why did Steve's threat in North Carolina lose the race?

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