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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On his _______ run in the car, after some changes have been made, Mark Donohue sets a new record.
(a) Second.
(b) Third.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Fifth.

2. This chapter is dated _________.
(a) 1973.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1977.

3. One feature of Roger Penske and also of Mark Donohue is that, despite all their speed, they actually do what?
(a) Like to move slowly.
(b) Do not like to drive.
(c) Think things over before they commit to anything.
(d) Drive very slowly on public roads.

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

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

6. This time, in the _______________, they find a way to make it so that they almost break one of the rules but somehow manage to make a wing-like adjustment to the car that will not actually break the rules.
(a) M16 McLaren.
(b) M16 Mercedes.
(c) B16 BMW.
(d) D16 Deimler.

7. Mark Donohue disappoints everyone because he drives a car for the first time and what happens?
(a) He decides to quit racing.
(b) He wrecks it.
(c) He comes in slower and is unhappy with the whole vehicle.
(d) He returns back to the U.S.

8. 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.
(a) Daimler.
(b) McLaren.
(c) BMW.
(d) Mercedes.

9. There is something about one of the cars the Penske team is running at Indianapolis that is particularly ______________ for Mark Donohue.
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Easy.
(c) Fun.
(d) Difficult.

10. While the engineers are repairing a car, what happens in the garage?
(a) A lighter catches fabric on fire.
(b) A spark catches.
(c) A match is lit.
(d) A cigarette falls on the ground.

11. Mark manages to place at the finish in some cases, by doing what?
(a) Driving good cars.
(b) Tricking other drivers.
(c) Driving to the very best of his ability.
(d) Running others off the track.

12. Can all drivers master the same troubles?
(a) No, not always.
(b) Yes, most of the time.
(c) Yes, always.
(d) Yes, often.

13. Mark requests a car to be built a certain way. Then he road tests it at the track for how many days?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

14. Why does Roger Penske take Mark to Europe?
(a) To learn how to drive.
(b) To take a vacation.
(c) To find a car for the next season's racing.
(d) To study NASCAR.

15. Why are the Germans included in the "deal?"
(a) The Germans have the top-rated engines.
(b) They are excellent car makers.
(c) Mark wants to work with Flegl.
(d) Mark likes racing German cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. They discuss what to do in the event that they cannot find what?

2. Sunoco is interested in Formula A racing, partly because of what reason?

3. Roger Penske has had ________________ races in the back of his mind.

4. Donohue and his colleague ________ talk much of the night about what a great opportunity this is and what can be done with it.

5. What must happen to any problem the driver cannot handle?

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