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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25, 26 & 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was the strongest competition in the repechage at the Olympics?
(a) Canada.
(b) Yugoslavia.
(c) Finland.
(d) West Germany.

3. By the time of the trials for the 1984 Olympics, how long had it been since Wood graduated from college?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 2 years.

4. What was Biglow's grade point average when he graduated from Yale?
(a) 3.1
(b) 2.9.
(c) 2.7.
(d) 3.3.

5. When did Enquist graduate from college?
(a) 1978.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1977.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had Harry Parker been Wood's coach on and off?

2. As the 1984 Olympics approached, how long had it been since the United States had had a serious chance to win an Olympic medal?

3. What commercial did ABC air, suspending the scullers in mid-race?

4. Where did Biglow go after the finals?

5. What did Lewis drive during the time that he and Enquist were practicing the double in 1983?

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