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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 much time might Wood race in a year?
(a) 220 minutes.
(b) 90 minutes.
(c) 130 minutes.
(d) 75 minutes.

2. What college did Wood oar for?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Yale.
(c) Boston University.
(d) Harvard.

3. In what magazine did Lewis read an article about Wood?
(a) Time.
(b) Newsweek.
(c) Sports Illustrated.
(d) Ultrasport.

4. When a race was over and Wood had rowed at his peak, how long would it take his body to physically replenish?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 6 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 7 days.

5. How many liters of oxygen could a world-class rower take in per minute?
(a) 4 liters.
(b) 6 liters.
(c) 3 liters.
(d) 5 liters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What college did Biglow and Bouscaren row for?

2. What branch of service was Bouscaren's father in during World War II?

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

4. How tall was Biglow?

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

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