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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. Which of Steve's rivals said that Steve scared the pants off of him in their first meeting?
(a) Allen Bjorklund.
(b) John Bjorklund.
(c) Mike Bjorklund.
(d) Garry Bjorklund.

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

3. What was the name of Steve's girlfriend in 1972?
(a) Joan Marckx.
(b) Wanda Marckx.
(c) Alice Marckx.
(d) Mary Marckx.

4. What was the name of Steve's teammate who said "there seemed to be a difference between Steve and other runners"?
(a) Mike Kaupang.
(b) John Kaupang.
(c) Fritz Kaupang.
(d) Lars Kaupang.

5. Where was the Olympic training camp set up?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) New York.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Maine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the title of the film based on Steve's life?

2. What were the uniform colors of the football team in Steve's hometown?

3. What did Steve choose as his college major?

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

5. Where were the AAU Championships held in 1971?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Pat Tyson say about living with Steve?

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

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

4. How did Steve feel about the mandatory Olympic training camp?

5. What did Steve's college coach say set Steve apart from other athletes?

6. How did Steve feel leading up to the Olympic Trials?

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

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

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

10. What skills did Steve have that made him a good runner?

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