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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Page 267.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In professional auto racing it is _____________________ that make(s) the race.
(a) The driver.
(b) The pit crew.
(c) Both the driver and the vehicle.
(d) The vehicle.

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

4. While the engineers are repairing a car, what happens in the garage?
(a) A spark catches.
(b) A match is lit.
(c) A lighter catches fabric on fire.
(d) A cigarette falls on the ground.

5. What does Mark realize about his car?
(a) Its limitations.
(b) Its power.
(c) Its quality.
(d) Its strengths.

Short Answer Questions

1. This is a car which Mark Donohue explains is __________________ at first.

2. Mark Donohue frequently acknowledges the help of whom?

3. Mark explains that when they build for long-distance races their primary concern is what?

4. 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.

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

(see the answer key)

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