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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20 & 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the favorite to win the right to represent the United States in the single sculls for the 1984 Olympic games?
(a) Christopher Wood.
(b) Charley Altekruse.
(c) John Biglow.
(d) Joe Bouscaren.

2. As the 1984 Olympics approached, how long had it been since the United States had had a serious chance to win an Olympic medal?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 15 years.

3. What sport did Bouscaren try when he first came to Yale?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Football.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Tennis.

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

5. What year did Biglow graduate from college?
(a) 1979.
(b) 1977.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1978.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position did Parker offer Lewis in the finals?

2. What coach made the comment that Biglow was chopping wood when he was rowing?

3. When did the Biglows move West?

4. What physical problems had bothered Biglow that interfered with his rowing?

5. With whom did Lewis drive to Boston after being offered a spot by Parker in the finals?

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