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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25, 26 & 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did Lewis pay for a stand-room ticket to watch the final of the single sculls when he attended the Olympics in 1976?
(a) $5.
(b) $4.
(c) $3.
(d) $7.

2. When Dietz and Wood came to Princeton for the double race, how many days had they been practicing together?
(a) 7.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

3. Where had Lewis watched rowers at the Olympic games in 1976?
(a) Montreal.
(b) Munich.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Tokyo.

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

5. In the fall of 1983, what sign did Lewis see that indicated to him that he had reached world-class status?
(a) He was regularly beating Svensson.
(b) His speed for his Lidos had dropped in half.
(c) It was taking him less time to recover.
(d) He won the fall regatta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Biglow begin stroking the Yale boat?

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

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

5. When Lewis and Enquist came to Princeton for the double race, by how many lengths did they win their heat?

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