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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Parts That Really Matter, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country was George Pocock born?
(a) Belgium.
(b) The Republic of Ireland.
(c) The United States.
(d) Great Britain.

2. In their sophomore year, Joe Rantz's crew changed their rowing chant from "M-I-B" to what?
(a) L-O-C.
(b) M-A-C.
(c) L-G-B.
(d) B-R-B.

3. What was one of the derogatory nicknames that the richer students of the University of Washington called Joe Rantz?
(a) Smoking Joe.
(b) Jumpin' Joe.
(c) Hobo Joe.
(d) Chief Joe.

4. How many of the original 175 boys were still in competition for a seat in the first two freshman boats at the University of Washington on October 30, 1933?
(a) 80.
(b) 108.
(c) 100.
(d) 65.

5. Who were the sophomore crew members that Ulbrickson called into his office and told they needed to shape up in Part 3: The Parts That Really Matter, Chapter 9?
(a) Joe, Bobby, George, and Russell.
(b) Mike, Byron, George, Joe, and Willis.
(c) George, Chuck, Roger, Shorty, and Joe.
(d) Frank, Bobby, Ky, Harry, and Jerry.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what body of water was the first intercollegiate crew race held in the United States?

2. Who were the two schools that raced against one another in the first intercollegiate rowing crew race in the U.S.?

3. What was the name of the business where Joe visited his father at work in Part 3: The Parts That Really Matter, Chapter 9?

4. What was the name of the train that the Washington crews took to Poughkeepsie in 1934?

5. What was the name of Roger Morris's family's moving business?

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