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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Springs.
(b) Wheels.
(c) Tires.
(d) Rods.

2. Who is the main competitor at this time?
(a) Ford.
(b) Toyota.
(c) Porsche.
(d) Saab.

3. During the beginning, they run ________ wings.
(a) High.
(b) Low.
(c) Medium.
(d) Flat.

4. When does doing the normal work become more difficult?
(a) The team members have changed roles.
(b) New team members are added.
(c) A new car is being worked on.
(d) The team doing it has trouble working together.

5. What happens when Mark's vehicle has a problem with the chassis?
(a) He rebuilds it.
(b) He quits racing for awhile.
(c) The company kindly sends a replacement.
(d) He races for a new team.

6. For the first time, Mark finds someone who finds the ________ of the car.
(a) Brakes.
(b) Limit.
(c) Skills.
(d) Beauty.

7. 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?
(a) Not race the car.
(b) Sell the car.
(c) Buy a new car.
(d) Stop racing.

8. With what company does the team have a history?
(a) Firestone.
(b) Bridgestone.
(c) Sunoco.
(d) Goodyear.

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

10. They use the _______ wing for the final round of qualifying and for the real race.
(a) Medium.
(b) Low.
(c) Flat.
(d) High.

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

12. ______________, who brings out the new Lolas every season, wants a number 10 on one of the cars.
(a) Carlton Hession.
(b) Carley Homer.
(c) Carl Haas.
(d) Carlos Hacienda.

13. The main action in this chapter is that the Penske team decides to rebuild __________ engine.
(a) A Dodge.
(b) A Chevy.
(c) A Ford.
(d) A Daimler.

14. On what does Mark run the Chevy?
(a) Nitromethane.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Methanol.

15. What car do they use to try out in a new racing venue?
(a) One that has served them well in other races.
(b) A brand new car.
(c) One that will not serve them in the races in which they have been running thus far.
(d) An old, trustworthy car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mark learn about automobiles?

2. Mark tells readers that he very nearly becomes "just ________________."

3. Mark tries to drive for another team, but wisely does what?

4. Why was Mark able to place second at Indianapolis?

5. How does Mark feel about the performance of his car?

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