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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 Steve's high school track coach?
(a) Walt McClure.
(b) Allen McClure.
(c) Mike McClure.
(d) John McClure.

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

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

4. Who instigated a rivalry between Steve and Paul?
(a) The media.
(b) The coaches.
(c) The college.
(d) The fans.

5. How much did Pat pay Steve a month in rent when they lived together?
(a) $30.
(b) $40.
(c) $60.
(d) $50.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was Steve's record setting time in his first 6 mile run of 1973?

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

5. Where did the race that many believed was Steve's best ever take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Steve's competitors notice about him at the beginning of the 1973 cross country season?

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

3. What caused Steve not to meet his running goals for his first season?

4. What was Steve's average training day like?

5. What was Steve's attitude before every race he ran?

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

7. How did Steve feel upon his return from the Olympics?

8. What did Steve say about his odds in the Olympics?

9. What was the difference to Steve between running on the road and running on track?

10. What did Don Kardong say about how those in the racing community felt about Steve?

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