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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Mark explains that when they build for long-distance races their primary concern is what?
(a) To build cars that can go the fastest.
(b) To build cars with a lot of horsepower.
(c) To build cars that can last the race.
(d) To build light weight cars.

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

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

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

6. What kind of racing is the answer to number 86?
(a) This is an American set of auto races.
(b) This is a new set of auto races.
(c) This is a set of sprint races.
(d) This is an International set of auto races.

7. The team handler offers Mark and the others a race. Is Mark interested?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) Only at first.

8. Mark reports to readers that he thinks about it for how long, and then decides to go ahead and give it a try?
(a) A week.
(b) A whole year.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two years.

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

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

11. What will Mark also be able to claim?
(a) 15% of any prize money.
(b) 20% of any prize money.
(c) 25% of any prize money.
(d) 50% of any prize money.

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

13. Mark Donohue is a ___________________ student who likes cars.
(a) Mechanical engineering.
(b) Design.
(c) Electrical engineering.
(d) Music.

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

15. They do not run the cars much over __________________ at that track for that race.
(a) 175mph.
(b) 150mph.
(c) 190mph.
(d) 210mph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Mark grows very discouraged?

2. During this chapter, Mark observes that they have at least one competitor who assumes that innovation is what?

3. What does Mark realize about his car?

4. Mark Donohue frequently acknowledges the help of whom?

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

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