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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money was brought into town when the Olympic trials were held in Chapter 1?
(a) $6 million.
(b) $5 million.
(c) $10 million.
(d) $7 million.

2. When did Bouscaren graduate from Yale?
(a) 1979.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1981.

3. Where was Biglow from?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Seattle.
(c) Boston.
(d) San Francisco.

4. What sport did Harry Parker encourage rowers to take up because it built up athletic endurance?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Cross-country skiing.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Sprints.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to the 1984 Olympics, when was the last time that an American won gold in rowing?

2. How much money was donated to dam a stream to make the lake where the 1984 Olympic trials took place?

3. How tall was Biglow?

4. What year did Biglow graduate from college?

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

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