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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. Where did Steve die?
(a) Sheridan Blvd. Eugene, Oregon.
(b) Wadsworth Blvd. in Eugene, Oregon.
(c) Colfax Ave. in Eugene, Oregon.
(d) Skyline Blvd. in Eugene, Oregon.

2. How many hours of sleep did Steve get each night?
(a) 4-5.
(b) 5-6.
(c) 6-7.
(d) 7-8.

3. What was Steve's complaint about being out of college?
(a) People thought he had died because he wasn't in meets every weekend.
(b) He had no money.
(c) He had no track schedule to keep up with.
(d) People were no longer interested in him.

4. What traits marked Steve's personality?
(a) Stubbornness and naivete.
(b) Friendliness and helpfulness.
(c) Stubborness and friendliness.
(d) Naivete and helpfulness.

5. Who hired Steve after college?
(a) Nike.
(b) Adidas.
(c) New Balance.
(d) Saucony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of man was Steve?

2. What town did Steve buy a house in after college?

3. Who was in Steve's car with him when he left his last party?

4. What bad nickname was given to Amateurism?

5. What type of excitement was in the people watching Steve race?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the AAU have problems with Steve wearing Nike clothes and shoes?

2. What kind of reception did Steve get when he arrived at the July Games in Stockholm?

3. What did being an open athlete mean to Steve?

4. What did Bill Dellinger say that Steve had that no runner in his time had?

5. How did Steve's car accident happen?

6. What did Steve do before leaving the track after winning his last race?

7. Why were the "Stop Pre" shirts created?

8. How did Steve's fans feel about him?

9. How did Steve feel about being accused of not caring about women's track?

10. What was Steve's greatest drawback in Europe?

(see the answer keys)

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