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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. When does doing the normal work become more difficult?
(a) New team members are added.
(b) The team doing it has trouble working together.
(c) The team members have changed roles.
(d) A new car is being worked on.

2. As what does Mark continue working?
(a) A mechanical engineer.
(b) A musician.
(c) An electrical engineer.
(d) A doctor.

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

4. Mark quickly discovers that racing is a strong interest and so does what?
(a) Thinks about it.
(b) Pursues it.
(c) Dreams about it.
(d) Researches it.

5. Mark explains that when they build for long-distance races their primary concern is what?
(a) To build light weight cars.
(b) To build cars that can last the race.
(c) To build cars that can go the fastest.
(d) To build cars with a lot of horsepower.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do even the best of race cars often not last long?

3. Mark Donohue is _____________ the Javelin race car.

4. 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?

5. During the beginning, they run ________ wings.

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the race in which Mark has now taken an interest become a good experience for Mark and the team?

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

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

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

5. How does Roger Penske upset the Ferrari man?

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

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

8. Why do race cars not last very long? How does this lead to Mark's discussion of another unfair advantage?

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

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

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