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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. For the first time ever in Mark's professional racing career, it turns out that it is wrong to use _____________ differentials in his race car.
(a) Locked.
(b) Rounded.
(c) Angular.
(d) Unlocked.

2. They discuss what to do in the event that they cannot find what?
(a) A good enough driver to win the Can-Am races.
(b) A good enough car to win the Can-Am races.
(c) A good enough crew chief to win the Can-Am races.
(d) A good enough pit crew to win the Can-Am races.

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

4. Do the cars require a lot of development after arriving?
(a) No, not usually.
(b) Yes.
(c) No, rarely.
(d) No, never.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sunoco is interested in Formula A racing, partly because of what reason?

2. Why does Roger Penske take Mark to Europe?

3. Mark is able to go ______________ at Indianapolis, and when he tells another driver this fact, the other man is shocked and walks off, literally reeling from the blow.

4. Is Mark getting worse at racing?

5. Do the race cars arrive already built?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mark learn about himself after retirement?

2. Describe Mark's retirement.

3. Describe Mark's death.

4. What does Mark say about fame and success?

5. Describe Mark's experience with NASCAR. What does he learn from this experience?

6. How does Mark find a winning car for Indianapolis?

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

8. Compare the Germans to the Americans.

9. What does Mark say about racing fuel in this chapter? Why is this important?

10. What fact is reiterated using Mark's difficulty at Indianapolis?

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