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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Page 70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long has Mark Donohue been racing?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three years.
(d) One year.

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

3. What does Mark learn about automobiles?
(a) When they were first created.
(b) How they work.
(c) What does and does not make a good race car.
(d) How fast they can go.

4. What is the simple truth about street cars?
(a) They are the same as race cars.
(b) They are expensive.
(c) They can be used for real racing.
(d) They are no good for real racing.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Another young man invites Mark to race his __________________ one night.

3. In at least one case, there is a specific difficulty with a car that is so bothersome that it makes him want to do what?

4. Mark Donohue is a ___________________ student who likes cars.

5. What happens when Mark grows very discouraged?

(see the answer key)

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