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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much did Biglow weigh?
(a) 200 pounds.
(b) 190 pounds.
(c) 175 pounds.
(d) 185 pounds.

3. How old was Biglow when he first rowed in a single scull?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

4. How much did Wood pay for a brand-new scull in the spring before the Olympic trials?
(a) $2,100.
(b) $3,700.
(c) $2,800.
(d) $3,400.

5. How long had Harry Parker been Wood's coach on and off?
(a) Some 7 years.
(b) Some 20 years.
(c) Some 12 years.
(d) Some 14 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were the Olympic trials held in Chapter 1?

2. Where was Dan Goldberg from?

3. Who donated the money for the lake where the 1984 Olympic trials took place?

4. Which cities were the most serious rowing cities in America?

5. What had the American scullers won for the past three years, before the 1984 Olympic trials?

(see the answer key)

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