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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the 1984 Olympics approached, how long had it been since the United States had had a serious chance to win an Olympic medal?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 40 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 25 years.

2. When Donald Beer won an Olympic gold medal, what rowing event did he compete in?
(a) A Yale double.
(b) A Yale four.
(c) A Yale eight.
(d) Single sculler.

3. When did the Biglows move West?
(a) After the Civil War.
(b) After World War I.
(c) After World War II.
(d) After the Spanish American War.

4. How much older was Wood than most of his competitors?
(a) 5 to 6 years.
(b) 7 to 8 years.
(c) 1 to 2 years.
(d) 3 to 4 years.

5. How much would Wood have allowed Biglow to pay to rent the new scull that he bought?
(a) $15 a week.
(b) $50 a week.
(c) $25 a week.
(d) $75 a week.

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall was Biglow?

2. When had Christopher Wood been the captain of the Olympic rowing team?

3. Where did Wood transfer to after working in Hartford?

4. How many hours did Wood exercise in a year?

5. How many hours did Wood practice?

(see the answer key)

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