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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What running season did Steve skip after the Olympics?

2. What ruined Steve's plans for his first Olympic race?

3. Who was Steve's main competitor in his best race?

4. How many additional miles would Steve run on Sunday's?

5. Where did the 1972 Olympics take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the difference to Steve between running on the road and running on track?

3. What was Steve's average training day like?

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

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

6. What caused Steve not to meet his running goals for his first season?

7. What did Dan Berger say about the way that Steve handled interviews?

8. Why did Steve become defensive of his life in college?

9. How did Steve feel leading up to the Olympic Trials?

10. What did Steve's college coach say set Steve apart from other athletes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Steve related to his fans.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Steve's relationship with his college track coach.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the reaction to Steve's death.

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