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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 suggests that they check for an alternative in cars that they can run where?
(a) In the IRL races.
(b) In the NASCAR races.
(c) In the dirt track races.
(d) In the USAC races.

2. This chapter is dated ________________.
(a) 1970 and 1971.
(b) 1972 and 1973.
(c) 1971 and 1972.
(d) 1973 and 1974.

3. On his _______ run in the car, after some changes have been made, Mark Donohue sets a new record.
(a) Second.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Third.
(d) Fourth.

4. The McLaren is still only able to reach a maximum speed of ____________, whereas the Eagle cars are blowing them away, at 7mph faster.
(a) 167mph.
(b) 175mph.
(c) 158mph.
(d) 185mph.

5. Mark manages to place at the finish in some cases, by doing what?
(a) Driving to the very best of his ability.
(b) Driving good cars.
(c) Tricking other drivers.
(d) Running others off the track.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mark knows he wants to leave racing before what?

2. How does Mark describe the Europeans?

3. Roger Penske has had ________________ races in the back of his mind.

4. Donohue and his colleague ________ talk much of the night about what a great opportunity this is and what can be done with it.

5. When does Mark die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mark say about fame and success?

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

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

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

5. Describe Mark's death.

6. For whom is this book good? Why?

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

8. What does Mark learn about himself after retirement?

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

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

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