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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. Mark writes of qualifying a car for a race, and when he practices, he is _____________ near other cars.
(a) Rarely.
(b) Actually.
(c) Not actually.
(d) Sometimes.

2. Why do even the best of race cars often not last long?
(a) They are poorly made.
(b) They are held together with tape.
(c) They are made of cheap materials.
(d) They are driven so hard.

3. What is the source of his discouragement?
(a) The Daimler.
(b) The Corvette.
(c) Roger Penske.
(d) Racing in general.

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

5. In Chapter 12, Camaro, the engineers build one race car with how many specific races in mind?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book begins with introductory writings by whom?

2. Mark quickly discovers that racing is a strong interest and so does what?

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

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

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

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