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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 book begins with introductory writings by whom?
(a) Roger Penske.
(b) The author.
(c) The wife of the deceased author.
(d) The son of the deceased author.

2. There are times during races when Mark does surprisingly well. Why is this surprising?
(a) He is a beginner.
(b) He does not enjoy driving.
(c) He has never driven before.
(d) He is a timid driver.

3. Mark writes of qualifying a car for a race, and when he practices, he is _____________ near other cars.
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Actually.
(c) Not actually.
(d) Rarely.

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

5. Mark Donahue explains that they reach a perfectly legitimate business deal. What does Mark think about this deal?
(a) It is a good deal.
(b) It is an unusual deal.
(c) They are up to something.
(d) It is critical to his success.

Short Answer Questions

1. The team handler offers Mark and the others a race. Is Mark interested?

2. How does Mark feel about the performance of his car?

3. What car do they use to try out in a new racing venue?

4. Does Mark ever feel like quitting?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe Mark prior to becoming a race car driver. How does he get into racing?

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

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

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

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

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