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

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

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

4. Why did Steve have to watch from the sidelines after he beat the record in Norway?
(a) He injured his back.
(b) He injured his leg.
(c) He injured his foot.
(d) He injured his arm.

5. What type of person was Steve in college?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Cocky.
(c) Mean.
(d) Friendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city did Steve buy a trailer to live in while in college?

2. What type of runner was Steve not?

3. What types of paths did Steve choose to run on when training.?

4. What was Steve's middle name?

5. What was Steve's college nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Steve become defensive of his life in college?

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

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

4. What did Steve's high school coach say about Steve's talent as a runner?

5. What did Steve's coach say about Steve as a runner?

6. How did Steve do at the Oregon Twilight meet of 1973?

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

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

9. How did Steve feel when he lost races?

10. How did Steve feel about the adulation he received from the public?

(see the answer keys)

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