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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In professional auto racing it is _____________________ that make(s) the race.
(a) The vehicle.
(b) Both the driver and the vehicle.
(c) The pit crew.
(d) The driver.

2. What is one reason why the other drivers respond the way they do in number 139?
(a) They do not know how to deal with these troubles either.
(b) They do not like Mark.
(c) They do not hear Mark.
(d) They do not like to help each other.

3. 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) Many.
(b) A couple.
(c) One.
(d) A dozen.

4. There is an incredible ___________ system created and implemented by this team.
(a) Anti-skid.
(b) Anti-stop.
(c) Anti-lock.
(d) Anti-roll.

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

6. Mark is shocked when what is offered to them?
(a) Illegal drugs.
(b) Illegal car parts.
(c) Alcohol with a meal.
(d) Free room and board.

7. Mark Donohue begins this chapter informing readers that the team is taking their race car to Indianapolis in order to do what?
(a) Run tests on the wheels they are seriously considering using during the upcoming race season.
(b) To win large amounts of prize money.
(c) To see how much the team has improved.
(d) Race against the best teams.

8. 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.

9. This is a ____________ race, but their car has one anyway.
(a) Three wing.
(b) One wing.
(c) No wing.
(d) Two wing.

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

11. For Mark Donohue, does success have anything to do with the crowds?
(a) No, not at all.
(b) No, not necessarily.
(c) Yes, always.
(d) Yes, usually.

12. Mark suggests that they check for an alternative in cars that they can run where?
(a) In the IRL races.
(b) In the USAC races.
(c) In the NASCAR races.
(d) In the dirt track races.

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

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

15. Their experience at Indianapolis proves ________________.
(a) Somewhat helpful.
(b) Very helpful.
(c) Not helpful.
(d) Detrimental.

Short Answer Questions

1. There is a problem with the fire extinguishers, and what is the result?

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

3. Will these changes automatically help other drivers?

4. Mark knows he wants to leave racing before what?

5. The Penske team presently has ___________ different cars running in NASCAR, Can-Am and USAC style races for the season.

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