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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 ends up in a car in which he says it is impossible to win. The cars doing well are over _____________ faster than his.
(a) 12mph.
(b) 1mph.
(c) 5mph.
(d) 8mph.

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

3. Months are spent in deliberation about whether or not the Penske team should or would try ___________________.
(a) Formula One.
(b) Can-Am racing.
(c) IRL racing.
(d) NASCAR racing.

4. Mark feels maybe this accident is for the best. Why?
(a) The garage was in need of major repair.
(b) There is a lot of work for everyone.
(c) The Lolas were not good cars.
(d) The insurance covered all damages.

5. Mark Donohue begins this chapter informing readers that the team is taking their race car to Indianapolis in order to do what?
(a) Race against the best teams.
(b) Run tests on the wheels they are seriously considering using during the upcoming race season.
(c) To see how much the team has improved.
(d) To win large amounts of prize money.

Short Answer Questions

1. The driver will normally have changes made to the race car. Why?

2. Mark says that he makes recommendations for certain changes but what happens in this case?

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. Do all drivers have the ability to overcome every challenge that a given race car can pose?

5. When Mark asks other drivers about the troubles he is having, how do the others respond?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens when Mark asks for advice from other drivers? Why do they act this way?

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

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

7. Why does the team take the car to Indianapolis for testing? Describe these tests. Is this a good idea? Why or why not?

8. How is this book important to race car enthusiasts?

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

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

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