View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trait of Steve's caused him to be both eloquent and profane?
(a) His listening skills.
(b) His temper.
(c) His athleticism.
(d) His honesty.

2. Where did Steve and his girlfriend go together first after his last race?
(a) The Underground.
(b) Paddock Tavern.
(c) Rabbitts.
(d) Regal Beagle.

3. Who said "That man has something no runner in my time had"?
(a) Bill Dellinger.
(b) Mike Dellinger.
(c) Ben Dellinger.
(d) John Dellinger.

4. Which of Steve's college teammates won the Olympic discus gold medal in 1976?
(a) Ben Wilkins.
(b) Mac Wilkins.
(c) Mike Wilkins.
(d) John Wilkins.

5. Where did Steve drop one of his passengers off?
(a) A liquor store.
(b) Another party.
(c) University of Oregon.
(d) Their house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was snow called that had melted and then frozen again?

2. Where did Steve die?

3. Why did Steve think that Steve Bence was Spanish?

4. Where did the training that Steve participated in spring 1975 occur?

5. Where did Steve drop his other passenger off?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Steve's reaction to John Hall's prediction of how he would place in the LA Times Indoor Meet?

3. What was Steve's opinion on his running ability?

4. How did Steve relate running to art?

5. How did Steve's car accident happen?

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

7. Where did Steve go after leaving the track after his last race?

8. What did Steve tell those conducting the psychological tests he participated in 1975 about how he felt?

9. What was one of Steve's strongest traits?

10. What did going to Europe mean to American athletes in the 1970's?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 737 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample