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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. The author points out how strong the relationship is between speed and ___________________.
(a) Weight.
(b) Width.
(c) Aerodynamics.
(d) Depth.

2. Why does the answer to number 28 come as a bit of a shock?
(a) The race car is a very difficult vehicle to understand.
(b) Prior to this no one he had ever met had ever honestly been able to report that a car could go no faster and be referring to a race car.
(c) The brakes are difficult to find in a race car.
(d) Cars during this time are very unattractive to the average person.

3. Mark Donohue frequently acknowledges the help of whom?
(a) His son.
(b) Roger Penske.
(c) Others.
(d) His father.

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

5. Who is good for pursuing the same idea with Mark at this later date?
(a) A different man from the one who offered the previous time.
(b) The man who made him the same offer the previous time.
(c) His teammates.
(d) Roger Penske.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Chapter 10 begins in what year?

3. The next section is about the building of ___________ racing cars.

4. What is someone able to offer Mark Donohue for racing on a team?

5. Does Mark prefer to be alone?

(see the answer key)

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