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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. How long had Parker been pessimistic about the chances for the Bouscaren-Altekruse double?
(a) Since the beginning of the training camp.
(b) Since the Lucerne regatta.
(c) Since the finals.
(d) Since the semi-finals.

2. How much money was brought into town when the Olympic trials were held in Chapter 1?
(a) $7 million.
(b) $10 million.
(c) $5 million.
(d) $6 million.

3. What was Bouscaren going to buy so he could work out on the water daily?
(a) A canoe.
(b) A dinghy.
(c) A scull.
(d) A kayak.

4. With whom did Lewis drive to Boston after being offered a spot by Parker in the finals?
(a) Enquist.
(b) Bouscaren.
(c) Dietz.
(d) Wood.

5. Where was Dan Goldberg from?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Wisconsin.
(d) Connecticut.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Shealy was on the Harvard crew, by how many lengths did Harvard beat the University of Washington?

2. Which branch of the service did Harry Parker serve in?

3. What reason did Wood's father believe kept Wood rowing?

4. What college did Wood oar for?

5. When Enquist and Lewis rowed a double at Duisburg, what place did they take?

(see the answer key)

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