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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. The answer to number 86 brings out what?
(a) The fastest cars from around the world.
(b) The best drivers and cars from around the world.
(c) The youngest and ambitious drivers.
(d) The best drivers and cars from all across the U.S.

2. How does the author die?
(a) From a heart attack.
(b) In a car crash during a race.
(c) From cancer.
(d) In a car crash on the interstate.

3. How does the Ferrari man feel about number 95?
(a) He is shocked by it.
(b) He is jealous.
(c) He is happy about it.
(d) He is offended by this.

4. In Indianapolis they call, "Gentlemen,....__________________" (p. 182).
(a) Hit the gas.
(b) Go.
(c) Start your engines.
(d) You may begin.

5. ___________________ is one of the top drivers at the time.
(a) Dan Gurney.
(b) Dan Dale.
(c) Dan Smith.
(d) Dan Gordon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Mark able to place second at Indianapolis?

2. Mark reports to readers that he thinks about it for how long, and then decides to go ahead and give it a try?

3. Chapter 14: Mclaren M6-B focuses upon ___________________ and how relevant they are to automotive performance.

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

5. The main action in this chapter is that the Penske team decides to rebuild __________ engine.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Mark think about the Javelin race car? How does he deal with this?

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

5. What trickery does the team use to throw off those who are not on the team?

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

7. Describe Formula racing.

8. Describe the business meeting between Roger Penske and the American Motors people. How does Mark feel about this? Should he feel this way? Why or why not?

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

10. Describe Mark's first experiences as a race car driver. What does he learn from this experience?

(see the answer keys)

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