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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How tall was Biglow?
(a) 6 ft. 1 inch.
(b) 5 ft. 11 inches.
(c) 6 ft. 4 inches.
(d) 6 ft. 3 inches.

2. What was Biglow's first choice for college?
(a) Williams College.
(b) Boston University.
(c) Strayer University.
(d) Broward College.

3. How fast could a scull move per hour?
(a) 30 to 35 miles.
(b) 13 to 14 miles.
(c) 20 to 22 miles.
(d) 5 to 8 miles.

4. How old was Biglow when he won a bronze in a world regatta?
(a) 23.
(b) 27.
(c) 29.
(d) 25.

5. What did Biglow call his rowing coach at Yale?
(a) Tony.
(b) Mister Coach.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Mister Tony.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the time of the trials for the 1984 Olympics, how long had it been since Wood graduated from college?

2. Prior to the 1984 Olympics, when was the last time that an American won gold in rowing?

3. How tall was Pertti Karppinen?

4. Near what town would Biglow be rowing in the Olympics?

5. When did Biglow begin stroking the Yale boat?

(see the answer key)

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