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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 race cars, _____________ and the race tracks are featured in photos.
(a) The Penske team.
(b) The company owners.
(c) The pit crew.
(d) The driver.

2. Chapter 14: Mclaren M6-B focuses upon ___________________ and how relevant they are to automotive performance.
(a) Axle rods.
(b) Struts.
(c) Wheel bearings.
(d) Brakes.

3. Does Mark ever feel like quitting?
(a) Yes, often.
(b) Yes, always.
(c) Yes, sometimes.
(d) No, never.

4. Why is there a serious debate about which type of tires to use in a given race?
(a) There is not much known about each brand of tires.
(b) None of the tires are of good quality.
(c) Many of the tires seem to be the same.
(d) The conflict is over values and loyalties.

5. How often does Mark work on the race cars?
(a) A lot.
(b) A little.
(c) Very little.
(d) Not at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. The most successful auto designs last for how many years?

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. What kind of racing is the answer to number 86?

4. Roger Penske has a business meeting with representatives of what company?

5. For how long has Mark Donohue been racing?

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. What does someone find for the first time in 1966? Why is this surprising?

3. Who is Dan Gurney? How does a race with Dan affect Mark? Why?

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

5. 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?

6. What does Mark have to say about a good car he is running? Why might he say this?

7. What happens when Mark is driving a car and the restrictions are removed? How important is the difference in speed? Why?

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

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

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

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