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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. Mark tells readers that he very nearly becomes "just ________________."
(a) A normal engineer.
(b) A driver.
(c) A normal guy.
(d) About nothing.

2. Chapter 15: The Lola T70 includes an experimental stiff set of ________________ that are so good they are reused in a number of race cars over several years.
(a) Tires.
(b) Rods.
(c) Springs.
(d) Wheels.

3. Mark has one car that is "perfectly balanced" but it takes him ___________ years to fully appreciate what a difference this makes.
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. The team handler offers Mark and the others a race. Is Mark interested?
(a) Only at first.
(b) Somewhat.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

5. The featured piece of hardware in this part of the book is what?
(a) The spoiler.
(b) The header.
(c) The footer.
(d) The spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What does Mark realize about his car?

4. For how long has Mark Donohue been racing?

5. Who is Mark Donohue's funder and organizer of the racing team for which he normally drives?

(see the answer key)

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