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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. Chapter 14: Mclaren M6-B focuses upon ___________________ and how relevant they are to automotive performance.
(a) Wheel bearings.
(b) Brakes.
(c) Axle rods.
(d) Struts.

2. There are times during races when Mark does surprisingly well. Why is this surprising?
(a) He has never driven before.
(b) He does not enjoy driving.
(c) He is a timid driver.
(d) He is a beginner.

3. Why is it not possible for Mark Donohue to figure out whether this car oversteers, understeers or neither at Indianapolis?
(a) The track is too short.
(b) The track is too slow.
(c) The track is too narrow.
(d) The track is too fast.

4. This chapter starts in the year ___________.
(a) 1963.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1967.

5. What car do they use to try out in a new racing venue?
(a) One that has served them well in other races.
(b) One that will not serve them in the races in which they have been running thus far.
(c) An old, trustworthy car.
(d) A brand new car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Mark grows very discouraged?

2. In Indianapolis they call, "Gentlemen,....__________________" (p. 182).

3. In this case, Mark writes that he feels his own and his team's experience in this area will serve as what?

4. The team handler offers Mark and the others a race. Is Mark interested?

5. What is the source of his discouragement?

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