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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author what abilities must a world class runner attain and maintain?
(a) Mental tenacity, dedication, and plenty of hard work.
(b) Physical ability, mental tenacity, and plenty of hard work.
(c) Physical ability, dedication, and mental tenacity.
(d) Dedication, physical ability, and plenty of hard work.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What record did Steve beat on the second day of training in Norway?

2. What activity did Steve enjoy in the summer?

3. What did Steve choose as his college major?

4. How many miles did Steve run each day in high school?

5. Who said "I'm going to stay with this guy and I'm gonna try to kick his butt"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Steve tell Don after beating him in the Pac-8 in Seattle?

2. What did Bob Kennedy say about Steve's running style?

3. Who helped Steve with his Olympic training after the trials were over?

4. What did Steve say after his record breaking win at the 4 way meet he participated in 1973?

5. What did Terry William's say about Steve's running style when training?

6. How did Steve's college track coach remember Steve as a college freshman?

7. How did Steve go about breaking other runners when he was racing against them?

8. What did Dan Berger say about the way that Steve handled interviews?

9. Why did Steve feel so bonded to the people in Eugene?

10. Why did Steve gain a fan base in high school?

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