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

2. What is Mark's funder's response regarding driving for another?
(a) Maybe.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Not today.

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

4. Roger Penske and his team players end up running ___________ cars in the USAC the next year.
(a) Eagle.
(b) Loyola.
(c) Camaro.
(d) GTO.

5. Mark tells readers that he very nearly becomes "just ________________."
(a) A normal engineer.
(b) A normal guy.
(c) A driver.
(d) About nothing.

6. The team uses a little trickery to throw off those who are not on the team. What is this trickery, regarding wings?
(a) They make one wing for one car.
(b) They make three wings for two cars.
(c) They make only one wing for two cars.
(d) They make two wings for one car.

7. What is someone able to offer Mark Donohue for racing on a team?
(a) A $130,000 annual salary.
(b) A $1,300 annual salary.
(c) A $13,000 annual salary.
(d) A $1,300,000 annual salary.

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

9. Once they find the correct adjustments, the car is ________ seconds faster per lap than the others.
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 25.
(d) 20.

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

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

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

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

14. Mark tries to drive for another team, but wisely does what?
(a) Goes home to think about this decision.
(b) Asks Roger first.
(c) Discusses the decision with his wife.
(d) Tells Roger first.

15. Why was Mark able to place second at Indianapolis?
(a) The car he is driving holds together whereas the others fall apart sooner.
(b) The car he is driving is the fastest.
(c) The other drivers are all beginners.
(d) He is the best driver in the race.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Mark grows very discouraged?

2. Why is there a serious debate about which type of tires to use in a given race?

3. Chapter 14: Mclaren M6-B focuses upon ___________________ and how relevant they are to automotive performance.

4. Mark Donohue frequently acknowledges the help of whom?

5. On what does Mark run the Chevy?

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