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

2. The speeds at Indianapolis are _________________ of all the tracks.
(a) Not the fastest.
(b) The most dangerous.
(c) The fastest.
(d) The slowest.

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

4. Why is it not possible for Mark Donohue to figure out whether this car oversteers, understeers or neither at Indianapolis?
(a) The track is too fast.
(b) The track is too slow.
(c) The track is too short.
(d) The track is too narrow.

5. Does Mark prefer to be alone?
(a) No.
(b) Usually.
(c) Often.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the answer to number 28 come as a bit of a shock?

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

3. Why do even the best of race cars often not last long?

4. There are times during races when Mark does surprisingly well. Why is this surprising?

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

(see the answer key)

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