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

2. How did Steve feel toward his fans?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Loyal.
(c) Strong.
(d) Devoted.

3. What time did Steve finish the most important race of his 1974 European tour in?
(a) 13:21.9.
(b) 13:21.10.
(c) 13:21.9.
(d) 13:21.8.

4. How many hours did Steve sleep each night while in Europe in 1974?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 10 hours.
(c) 7 hours.
(d) 9 hours.

5. How old was the person that drove past Steve's accident and didn't stop to help?
(a) 50.
(b) 40.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Steve's complaint about being out of college?

2. Who said that in his day runners "never would have taken a victory lap"?

3. Who said "That man has something no runner in my time had"?

4. Who hired Steve after college?

5. How were Steve's views about an Olympic medal different in 1974?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What were the major causes of Steve's disagreements with the AAU?

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

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

5. What did Bill Alvarado do to help Steve when he discovered the accident?

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

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

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

9. How did Steve's car accident happen?

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

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