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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 is with others often but also can feel very much alone. Why?
(a) He does not like other people.
(b) He does not have much of a personal life.
(c) He has poor social skills.
(d) He is shy.

2. In this case, Mark writes that he feels his own and his team's experience in this area will serve as what?
(a) A detriment.
(b) A penalty.
(c) A loss.
(d) Their Unfair Advantage.

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

4. What does the company feel about the rebuilding of this engine?
(a) It is angry.
(b) It is worried.
(c) It is happy.
(d) It is annoyed.

5. Chapter 15: The Lola T70 includes an experimental stiff set of ________________ that are so good they are reused in a number of race cars over several years.
(a) Springs.
(b) Wheels.
(c) Rods.
(d) Tires.

Short Answer Questions

1. The race cars, _____________ and the race tracks are featured in photos.

2. In Chapter 12, Camaro, the engineers build one race car with how many specific races in mind?

3. How does the Ferrari man feel about number 95?

4. The team comes in _________ place.

5. Mark Donohue frequently acknowledges the help of whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Formula racing.

2. How does Mark Donohue's career as a race car driver begin to truly become a reality?

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

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

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

6. 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?

7. How is practicing for a race different than a race?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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