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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 & 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long would each oarsman row when on the ergometer?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 12 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

2. Before the 1984 Olympics, when was the last time that a bronze had been won by an American in the single sculls?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1952.
(c) 1956.
(d) 1960.

3. How much money could Lewis make in three or four months framing houses?
(a) $8,000 to $9,000.
(b) $3,000 to $4,000.
(c) $6,000 or $7,000.
(d) $5,000 to $6,000.

4. How many hours did Wood practice?
(a) About 700 hours.
(b) About 300 hours.
(c) As many as 500 hours.
(d) As many as 475 hours.

5. How long did most young men compete in rowing?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer 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?

2. What was Biglow's grade point average when he graduated from Yale?

3. What was Biglow's first choice for college?

4. What was the new name for the publication "The Oarsman"?

5. Who did the U.S. hockey team beat in the 1980 winter Olympics?

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