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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. Where did Steve's last undergrad race take place?

2. How many running wins did Steve have when the 1971 season started?

3. Who was Steve's college roommate?

4. What was the name of the football team in Steve's hometown?

5. Which of Steve's rivals said that Steve scared the pants off of him in their first meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Bob Kennedy say about Steve's running style?

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

3. What did Don Kardong say about how those in the racing community felt about Steve?

4. How did Steve's college track coach remember Steve as a college freshman?

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

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

7. How did Steve feel when he lost races?

8. How did Steve feel upon his return from the Olympics?

9. What was Steve's public persona like?

10. How did Steve feel about the adulation he received from the public?

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 the reaction to Steve's death.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Steve's relationship with his high school track coach.

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