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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Mark prefer to be alone?
(a) Usually.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Often.

2. What is the source of his discouragement?
(a) The Daimler.
(b) Racing in general.
(c) Roger Penske.
(d) The Corvette.

3. Why is it not possible for Mark Donohue to figure out whether this car oversteers, understeers or neither at Indianapolis?
(a) The track is too fast.
(b) The track is too narrow.
(c) The track is too slow.
(d) The track is too short.

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

5. How does the author die?
(a) In a car crash during a race.
(b) From cancer.
(c) In a car crash on the interstate.
(d) From a heart attack.

6. The answer to number 86 brings out what?
(a) The fastest cars from around the world.
(b) The best drivers and cars from around the world.
(c) The youngest and ambitious drivers.
(d) The best drivers and cars from all across the U.S.

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

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

9. Mark quickly discovers that racing is a strong interest and so does what?
(a) Researches it.
(b) Dreams about it.
(c) Pursues it.
(d) Thinks about it.

10. As what does Mark continue working?
(a) A musician.
(b) A mechanical engineer.
(c) A doctor.
(d) An electrical engineer.

11. ___________________ is one of the top drivers at the time.
(a) Dan Smith.
(b) Dan Dale.
(c) Dan Gurney.
(d) Dan Gordon.

12. How does the Ferrari man feel about number 95?
(a) He is offended by this.
(b) He is jealous.
(c) He is shocked by it.
(d) He is happy about it.

13. Chapter 14: Mclaren M6-B focuses upon ___________________ and how relevant they are to automotive performance.
(a) Brakes.
(b) Struts.
(c) Axle rods.
(d) Wheel bearings.

14. During this chapter, Mark observes that they have at least one competitor who assumes that innovation is what?
(a) Destined to fail.
(b) Useful.
(c) Somewhat important.
(d) Critical.

15. The answer to number 70 breaks during the race and is repaired when?
(a) During rain delays.
(b) During the race.
(c) After the race.
(d) Never.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mark Donahue explains that they reach a perfectly legitimate business deal. What does Mark think about this deal?

2. What is Mark's funder's response regarding driving for another?

3. __________________ decides to make a big name for himself in racing, but he does not know much about how it actually works.

4. What happens when Mark grows very discouraged?

5. The author points out how strong the relationship is between speed and ___________________.

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