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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Page 280.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One feature of Roger Penske and also of Mark Donohue is that, despite all their speed, they actually do what?
(a) Drive very slowly on public roads.
(b) Think things over before they commit to anything.
(c) Do not like to drive.
(d) Like to move slowly.

2. There is something about one of the cars the Penske team is running at Indianapolis that is particularly ______________ for Mark Donohue.
(a) Difficult.
(b) Fun.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Easy.

3. Why is Mark not happy during this chapter?
(a) He is stuck driving a car that is not right for the races in which they are used.
(b) He often disagrees with Roger Penske.
(c) He is lonely.
(d) He misses the Lolas that were burned.

4. The author points out how strong the relationship is between speed and ___________________.
(a) Aerodynamics.
(b) Width.
(c) Weight.
(d) Depth.

5. What does Mark learn about automobiles?
(a) What does and does not make a good race car.
(b) How fast they can go.
(c) How they work.
(d) When they were first created.

Short Answer Questions

1. A lot of race cars do not run on what fuel?

2. The book begins with introductory writings by whom?

3. How does the Ferrari man feel about number 95?

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. Do all drivers have the ability to overcome every challenge that a given race car can pose?

(see the answer key)

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