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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 main threat at the match in North Carolina in 1971?

2. What was the last loss that Steve experienced in his college cross country career?

3. What activity did Steve enjoy in the summer?

4. What did Steve get from the crowds watching him race?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Steve say that training was grim?

2. How did Steve feel when he lost races?

3. What did Pat Tyson say about living with Steve?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What skills did Steve have that made him a good runner?

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 how Steve's hometown of Coos Bay felt about him.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the roles that Steve's track coaches played in his life.

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