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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Page 280.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Mark able to place second at Indianapolis?
(a) He is the best driver in the race.
(b) The other drivers are all beginners.
(c) The car he is driving is the fastest.
(d) The car he is driving holds together whereas the others fall apart sooner.

2. The most successful auto designs last for how many years?
(a) One.
(b) Several.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

3. Who is the main competitor at this time?
(a) Porsche.
(b) Toyota.
(c) Saab.
(d) Ford.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For the first time, Mark finds someone who finds the ________ of the car.

2. Mark has one car that is "perfectly balanced" but it takes him ___________ years to fully appreciate what a difference this makes.

3. The McLaren is still only able to reach a maximum speed of ____________, whereas the Eagle cars are blowing them away, at 7mph faster.

4. What can Mark do based on this fact about his personal life?

5. Chapter 10 begins in what year?

(see the answer key)

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