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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which branch of the service did Harry Parker serve in?
(a) Navy.
(b) Army.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Marines.

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

3. What were Anthony Bouscaren's religious beliefs?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Methodist.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Episcopalian.

4. What coach made the comment that Biglow was chopping wood when he was rowing?
(a) Joe Burk.
(b) Charley McIntyre.
(c) George Pocock.
(d) Frank Cunningham.

5. How long did the record that Cunningham and his crew set for a twelve-boat regatta stand?
(a) 15 years.
(b) Over 3 decades.
(c) Over 2 decades.
(d) 45 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a race was over and Wood had rowed at his peak, how long would it take his body to physically replenish?

2. How tall was Pertti Karppinen?

3. What type of a business did Wood work for after leaving Hartford?

4. How tall was Biglow?

5. How many strokes did Wood take in the final and realize that he was rowing the wrong race?

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