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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mark knows he wants to leave racing before what?
(a) He turns into a loser instead of continuing to be a winner.
(b) The fans do not like him.
(c) He is too old to race.
(d) He is burned out from racing.

2. Does Mark feel that any of the fans have even the vaguest idea of what it is he is actually doing?
(a) Yes, many.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, a few.
(d) Yes, most.

3. What does Mark note about Flegl?
(a) The man is unusual.
(b) The man is meticulous.
(c) The man is easy-going.
(d) The man is arrogant.

4. When does Mark write this autobiography?
(a) Right before he retires.
(b) After coming out of retirement.
(c) Early in his career.
(d) After he retires.

5. Finally, while his performance in NASCAR racing goes very badly, Mark writes that the other drivers are friendlier. Why?
(a) He is a nice guy.
(b) He is a good driver.
(c) He has a good reputation.
(d) He is one of the losers.

6. McLaren is not doing very well at the time, and they end up getting Mark to drive one of their cars. Can this happen without taking him away from Roger Penske?
(a) Yes.
(b) Somewhat.
(c) No.
(d) Only at first.

7. The team makes progress by doing well in Formula ____.
(a) D.
(b) A.
(c) C.
(d) B.

8. How does Mark feel about his last year as a race car driver?
(a) Very hesitant.
(b) Sad.
(c) Excited.
(d) Somewhat hesitant.

9. This chapter is dated ________________.
(a) 1970 and 1971.
(b) 1972 and 1973.
(c) 1973 and 1974.
(d) 1971 and 1972.

10. This chapter is dated ____________.
(a) 1972-1973.
(b) 1973-1974.
(c) 1974-1975.
(d) 1976-1977.

11. Will these changes automatically help other drivers?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Often.
(d) Most likely.

12. Mark's promotion calls for what from Mark?
(a) More training for running a team.
(b) A quick retirement.
(c) A major psychological adjustment.
(d) A signed contract.

13. When does Mark die?
(a) July 19, 1975.
(b) April 19, 1975.
(c) August 19, 1975.
(d) December 19, 1975.

14. How is Mark Donohue lucky in this situation?
(a) He is napping when the incident occurs, so he is not around.
(b) He is racing, so he is not around when the incident occurs.
(c) He is out of town, so he is not around when the incident occurs.
(d) He is signing autographs, so he is not around when the incident occurs.

15. Mark writes that after ____________ years of losing, they have learned a great deal and Mark hopes to return as a team manager in a way that can make them win.
(a) A couple.
(b) One.
(c) Many.
(d) A dozen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mark feels maybe this accident is for the best. Why?

2. Who wins the last race in which Donohue ever drives?

3. For Mark Donohue, does success have anything to do with the crowds?

4. There is an important meeting that provides for another team of drivers to take over so that Javelins will still run for __________________ even though Roger Penske will not do it.

5. Mark Donohue has a strong, positive instinctive reaction to a new car that the _______________ people have made to try at Indianapolis, where they are underdogs without much experience.

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