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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Page 187.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) There is not much known about each brand of tires.
(c) None of the tires are of good quality.
(d) Many of the tires seem to be the same.

2. Why does Mark become accustomed to winning rather quickly?
(a) He likes to win.
(b) He becomes very angry when he loses.
(c) He has always been a winner.
(d) It happens so often.

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

4. There are times during races when Mark does surprisingly well. Why is this surprising?
(a) He is a beginner.
(b) He does not enjoy driving.
(c) He has never driven before.
(d) He is a timid driver.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Mark grows very discouraged?

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

3. There are ______________ changes having to do with what will work with the Javelin race cars.

4. They do not run the cars much over __________________ at that track for that race.

5. The team comes in _________ place.

(see the answer key)

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