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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. He tries what the others recommend and he tries other things. Why does he try other things?
(a) In case they are wrong or being intentionally deceitful.
(b) He is bored.
(c) To rule out all possibilities.
(d) He likes to be right.

2. Is success as a driver extremely important to Mark?
(a) No.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Yes.

3. The Penske team presently has ___________ different cars running in NASCAR, Can-Am and USAC style races for the season.
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. There is an incredible ___________ system created and implemented by this team.
(a) Anti-stop.
(b) Anti-lock.
(c) Anti-roll.
(d) Anti-skid.

5. Roger Penske has had ________________ races in the back of his mind.
(a) Dirt track.
(b) IRL.
(c) Formula One.
(d) NASCAR.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mark suggests that they check for an alternative in cars that they can run where?

2. Months are spent in deliberation about whether or not the Penske team should or would try ___________________.

3. Mark writes that after ____________ years of losing, they have learned a great deal and Mark hopes to return as a team manager in a way that can make them win.

4. They look for a way to get further into Formula One racing and realize that the opening at _________________ race track may enable them to get the team to the next level.

5. Is Mark getting worse at racing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Roger Penske offer Mark? What does he think about this?

2. What does Mark say about race cars in general? How does this lead to a reiteration of an important fact?

3. What do Roger Penske and Mark Donohue have in common?

4. What late adjustment is made regarding the McLaren car and the Eagle cars?

5. Describe the disaster in the garage. What does Mark think about this accident?

6. Do you believe that teams should be allowed to almost break the rules? Why or why not?

7. For whom is this book good? Why?

8. How is Mark affected by the anti-skid system?

9. Describe Mark's disappointing performance. How does this become a positive situation?

10. What is Mark's initial reaction in Germany? How does Roger feel at first?

(see the answer keys)

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