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

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

3. Why is there a serious debate about which type of tires to use in a given race?
(a) There is not much known about each brand of tires.
(b) The conflict is over values and loyalties.
(c) Many of the tires seem to be the same.
(d) None of the tires are of good quality.

4. Mark Donohue is a ___________________ student who likes cars.
(a) Design.
(b) Mechanical engineering.
(c) Music.
(d) Electrical engineering.

5. What does Mark realize about his car?
(a) Its power.
(b) Its strengths.
(c) Its limitations.
(d) Its quality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Mark work on the race cars?

2. What will Mark also be able to claim?

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 is with others often but also can feel very much alone. Why?

5. For how long has Mark Donohue been racing?

(see the answer key)

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