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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who said "That man has something no runner in my time had"?
(a) Bill Dellinger.
(b) Ben Dellinger.
(c) Mike Dellinger.
(d) John Dellinger.

2. What led Steve to have problems with the AAU?
(a) His lying.
(b) His honesty.
(c) His mocking their rules.
(d) His breaking thier rules.

3. What region strongly promoted track meets in the summer of 1974?
(a) Scandinavia.
(b) Germany.
(c) Finland.
(d) Norway

4. How many hours of sleep did Steve get each night?
(a) 7-8.
(b) 6-7.
(c) 5-6.
(d) 4-5.

5. Who was in Steve's car with him when he left his last party?
(a) Brittany and Frank.
(b) Brittany and John.
(c) Nancy and Frank.
(d) Nancy and Frank.

6. What type of training did Steve agree to participate in spring 1975?
(a) High-altitude training.
(b) Desert training.
(c) Trail training.
(d) Road training.

7. What did Frank Shorter say that Steve was?
(a) A happy person.
(b) Always sick.
(c) A chronic complainer.
(d) Always healthy.

8. What bad nickname was given to Amateurism?
(a) Shamateurism.
(b) Shambles.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Discouragement.

9. Who was the first person to discover Steve's accident?
(a) Mike Alvarado.
(b) Bill Alvarado.
(c) John Alvarado.
(d) Andre Alvarado.

10. How many hours did Steve sleep each night while in Europe in 1974?
(a) 10 hours.
(b) 8 hours.
(c) 7 hours.
(d) 9 hours.

11. How did Steve feel toward his fans?
(a) Loyal.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Strong.
(d) Devoted.

12. What did Steve call his fans?
(a) My family.
(b) My fans.
(c) My people.
(d) My friends.

13. How much did Steve earn each year after college?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $7,000.
(c) $6,000.
(d) $8,000.

14. What did Steve give to Nike?
(a) A face.
(b) Good repore.
(c) Personality.
(d) Dedication.

15. What type of man was Steve?
(a) Friendly man.
(b) Man of action.
(c) Lazy man.
(d) Devoted man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Steve die?

2. What time did Steve finish his last indoor race of the 1975 season in?

3. Where was Nike headquarters located?

4. Who was Steve's girlfriend in 1975?

5. How were Steve's views about an Olympic medal different in 1974?

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