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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the 1972 Olympics take place?
(a) Heidelburg, Germany.
(b) Cologne, Germany.
(c) Berlin, Germany.
(d) Munich, Germany.

2. What was the only serious running injury that Steve ever suffered?
(a) Shin Splints.
(b) Dislocating Kneecap.
(c) Sciatica.
(d) Hip Bursitis.

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

4. What time did Steve get to set an Oregon track record in high school?
(a) 9:01.2.
(b) 9:01.4.
(c) 9:01.3.
(d) 9:01.5.

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

6. Where did Steve's last undergrad race take place?
(a) Baton Rouge, LA.
(b) San Francisco, CA.
(c) Los Angeles, CA.
(d) New Orleans, LA.

7. 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) UCLA, Washington State, Nebraska, and University of Oregon.
(d) University of Oregon, UCLA, Iowa State, and Maine State.

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

9. What was Steve always concerned about with those he trained with?
(a) How they ran.
(b) Their pace when running.
(c) How they felt about him.
(d) How they felt.

10. What did Steve place at the state level at the end of his first high school running season?
(a) 53rd.
(b) 56th.
(c) 54th.
(d) 55th.

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

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

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

14. Where were the AAU Championships held in 1971?
(a) Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
(b) Los Angeles, California.
(c) Seattle, Washington.
(d) Eugene, Oregon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What new hobby did Steve take up in 1973?

2. What did Steve choose as his college major?

3. What was Steve teased for in school?

4. How many seconds did Steve's time beat that of the previous record holder?

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

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