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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Page 124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author points out how strong the relationship is between speed and ___________________.
(a) Depth.
(b) Aerodynamics.
(c) Weight.
(d) Width.

2. Mark writes of qualifying a car for a race, and when he practices, he is _____________ near other cars.
(a) Actually.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Not actually.
(d) Sometimes.

3. ___________________ is one of the top drivers at the time.
(a) Dan Smith.
(b) Dan Gordon.
(c) Dan Dale.
(d) Dan Gurney.

4. How does Mark feel about the performance of his car?
(a) Rather pleased.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Surprised.

5. Mark has one car that is "perfectly balanced" but it takes him ___________ years to fully appreciate what a difference this makes.
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Mark prefer to be alone?

2. Why is there a serious debate about which type of tires to use in a given race?

3. The speeds at Indianapolis are _________________ of all the tracks.

4. Mark reports to readers that he thinks about it for how long, and then decides to go ahead and give it a try?

5. The book begins with introductory writings by whom?

(see the answer key)

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