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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 tells readers that he very nearly becomes "just ________________."
(a) About nothing.
(b) A normal guy.
(c) A driver.
(d) A normal engineer.

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

3. What is the source of his discouragement?
(a) Racing in general.
(b) Roger Penske.
(c) The Corvette.
(d) The Daimler.

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

5. With what company does the team have a history?
(a) Sunoco.
(b) Firestone.
(c) Goodyear.
(d) Bridgestone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Another young man invites Mark to race his __________________ one night.

2. What does the company feel about the rebuilding of this engine?

3. In at least one case, there is a specific difficulty with a car that is so bothersome that it makes him want to do what?

4. The answer to number 70 breaks during the race and is repaired when?

5. Why is it not possible for Mark Donohue to figure out whether this car oversteers, understeers or neither at Indianapolis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Roger say that frightens Mark? Why does Roger say this?

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

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

4. What does the author say about the relationship between speed and aerodynamics?

5. Describe Mark's experience with the Lola T70.

6. What does Mark Donohue think about racing in 1963?

7. What conflict over value and loyalties takes place in this chapter? How important does loyalty seem to be, based on this example?

8. What is the first important lesson Mark Donohue learns about racing?

9. How does Mark Donohue die? What are your thoughts on his death?

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

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