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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of a business did Wood work for after leaving Hartford?
(a) Engineering firm.
(b) Brokerage firm.
(c) Consulting firm.
(d) Insurance company.

3. What sport did Carl Lewis participate in that reportedly allowed him to earn $1 million a year in appearance fees and endorsements?
(a) Football.
(b) Gymnastics.
(c) Track.
(d) Baseball.

4. How long was the annual rowing race between Yale and Harvard?
(a) 4 miles.
(b) 7 miles.
(c) 5 miles.
(d) 2 miles.

5. Prior to the 1984 Olympics, when was the last time that an American won gold in rowing?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1920.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1952.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the Harvard sweep oarsman who had a tough time dealing with the mental adjustment to sculling?

2. When Donald Beer won an Olympic gold medal, what rowing event did he compete in?

3. What did Carl Lewis collect?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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