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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. Who was Steve's college roommate?

2. What was the name of the veteran runner that Steve beat in the 1972 5000 meter Olympic Trial race?

3. How tall was Steve in 8th grade?

4. Who instigated a rivalry between Steve and Paul?

5. What was the name of Steve's high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who helped Steve with his Olympic training after the trials were over?

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

3. In 8th grade what was Steve's reaction to watching the high school cross country team?

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

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

6. What changed Steve's attitude about running?

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

8. What did Steve's coach say about Steve as a runner?

9. What did Steve do to "Jack Frost" when he insisted on running with Steve?

10. What was Steve's attitude before every race he ran?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The subtitle of Pre is "The story of America's Greatest Running Legend." Discuss why the author thought that Steve was America's Greatest Running Legend.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's opinion of Steve.

Essay Topic 3

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

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