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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Page 141.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The team comes in _________ place.
(a) 2nd.
(b) 5th.
(c) 4th.
(d) 3rd.

2. The book begins with introductory writings by whom?
(a) The author.
(b) Roger Penske.
(c) The son of the deceased author.
(d) The wife of the deceased author.

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

4. 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?
(a) Sell the car.
(b) Buy a new car.
(c) Stop racing.
(d) Not race the car.

5. How often does Mark work on the race cars?
(a) Very little.
(b) Not at all.
(c) A lot.
(d) A little.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main competitor at this time?

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

3. What is the simple truth about street cars?

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

5. How does Mark feel about the performance of his car?

(see the answer key)

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