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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 group challenged the rules of Amateurism?

2. What did Steve say he was going to do at his new house that his friends didn't think he had time for?

3. What time did Steve leave his last party?

4. What was created as a memorial at the site of Steve's crash?

5. How were Steve's views about an Olympic medal different in 1974?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the AAU have problems with Steve wearing Nike clothes and shoes?

2. What was Steve's greatest drawback in Europe?

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

4. What did being an open athlete mean to Steve?

5. How did Steve relate running to art?

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

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

8. What happened when Steve participated in the 1975 LA Times Indoor Meet?

9. What was one of Steve's strongest traits?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Steve viewed his hometown of Coos Bay.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why Steve did not become a professional runner when given the chance.

Essay Topic 3

In the book the author alludes to the fact that Steve may have had a drinking problem, discuss that using examples from the book.

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