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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 types of paths did Steve choose to run on when training.?
(a) Boring and repetitious.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Fun and entertaining.
(d) Easy.

2. What time did Steve run his first mile in while preparing to return to Europe in 1974?
(a) 4:06.
(b) 4:07.
(c) 4:09.
(d) 4:08.

3. What activity did Steve enjoy in the summer?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Acting.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Swimming.

4. How quick was Steve expected to run a mile in his pre-Olympics workouts?
(a) Under 4:00.
(b) Under 5:00.
(c) Under 7:00.
(d) Under 6:00.

5. What pace did Steve keep when running?
(a) 6 minute mile.
(b) 9 minute mile.
(c) 7 minute mile.
(d) 8 minute mile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year were track races changed from miles to meters?

2. What did Steve get from the crowds watching him race?

3. What was the name of Steve's teammate who said "there seemed to be a difference between Steve and other runners"?

4. What kind of car did Steve have in 1972?

5. What place did Steve get in the Oregon Invitational while in high school?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was Steve's public persona like?

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

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

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

7. What type of person was George Young?

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

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

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

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