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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32, 33 & The Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the Harvard sweep oarsman who had a tough time dealing with the mental adjustment to sculling?
(a) Charley Altekruse.
(b) Brad Lewis.
(c) Joe Bouscaren.
(d) John Biglow.

2. Where was Gary Reid from?
(a) England.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) Canada.
(d) Australia.

3. What position did Parker offer Lewis in the finals?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Eighth.
(d) Seventh.

4. How many double races had Lewis rowed in his life, at the time he and Enquist won the gold?
(a) 11.
(b) 15.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

5. How wide was a rowing scull?
(a) 15 inches.
(b) 12 inches.
(c) 17 inches.
(d) 19 inches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose flagpole did Lewis want to desecrate?

2. How much money was brought into town when the Olympic trials were held in Chapter 1?

3. How many oarsmen were invited to the team rowing camp?

4. What elective course did Biglow take at Dartmouth?

5. Where did Wood transfer to after working in Hartford?

(see the answer key)

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