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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 is Mark not happy during this chapter?
(a) He is lonely.
(b) He misses the Lolas that were burned.
(c) He is stuck driving a car that is not right for the races in which they are used.
(d) He often disagrees with Roger Penske.

2. The team comes in _________ place.
(a) 4th.
(b) 2nd.
(c) 5th.
(d) 3rd.

3. One feature of Roger Penske and also of Mark Donohue is that, despite all their speed, they actually do what?
(a) Drive very slowly on public roads.
(b) Think things over before they commit to anything.
(c) Like to move slowly.
(d) Do not like to drive.

4. They spend ______________ getting to know the car and how it works and why it has the problems it has.
(a) Years.
(b) Months.
(c) Days.
(d) Weeks.

5. Do the cars require a lot of development after arriving?
(a) No, never.
(b) No, rarely.
(c) Yes.
(d) No, not usually.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it not possible for Mark Donohue to figure out whether this car oversteers, understeers or neither at Indianapolis?

2. Why was Mark able to place second at Indianapolis?

3. Mark requests a car to be built a certain way. Then he road tests it at the track for how many days?

4. Their experience at Indianapolis proves ________________.

5. What car do they use to try out in a new racing venue?

(see the answer key)

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