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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mark Donohue is _____________ the Javelin race car.
(a) Angered by.
(b) Frustrated with.
(c) Baffled by.
(d) Excited about.

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

3. Mark notes how much he is affected by the answer to number 30 when what happens?
(a) He is alone for too long.
(b) Another race car driver is killed in a crash.
(c) He becomes close to a race car driver who is killed in a crash.
(d) Others trick him into signing bad deals.

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

5. The author points out how strong the relationship is between speed and ___________________.
(a) Aerodynamics.
(b) Depth.
(c) Weight.
(d) Width.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Mark do based on this fact about his personal life?

2. Mark Donohue frequently acknowledges the help of whom?

3. During the beginning, they run ________ wings.

4. ______________, who brings out the new Lolas every season, wants a number 10 on one of the cars.

5. What is the source of his discouragement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the writer of the introduction have to say about the author?

2. What race deal does Mark turn down? What might be the reason he reconsiders it?

3. Why is the track at Indianapolis frustrating for Mark?

4. Describe an example of compromise found in this chapter.

5. Describe Mark's personal life. How does he feel about this?

6. What does Mark reveal about himself during this chapter?

7. What leads to the first mention of the title of this book?

8. What is decided between Roger Penske and Chevrolet?

9. What piece of hardware at the end of the book is discussed? What is said about this piece?

10. Describe Formula racing.

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