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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. Who were Steve's roommates in 1974?
(a) Mark Bence and Steve Feig.
(b) Steve Bence and Mark Feig.
(c) John Bence and Rick Feig.
(d) Rick Bence and John Feig.

2. At what race in 1975 did Steve place the worst he had since high school?
(a) LA Times Indoor meet.
(b) LA Daily News Outdoor meet.
(c) LA Times Outdoor meet.
(d) LA Daily News Indoor meet.

3. What year was Steve's first as an open athlete?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1975.

4. What type of excitement was in the people watching Steve race?
(a) Energetic.
(b) Happy.
(c) Riotous.
(d) Devoted.

5. Where did Steve drop his other passenger off?
(a) Univerity of Portland
(b) Their house.
(c) Another party.
(d) Kenny Moore's home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many hours did Steve sleep each night while in Europe in 1974?

3. What was the most important race of Steve's 1974 European tour?

4. How much did the ITA offer Steve in 1974 to become a professional runner?

5. What was Steve's score on the physical and psychological tests?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Steve's 1974 Europe tour like?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Where did Steve live in the months after college was over?

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

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