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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. There is an important meeting that provides for another team of drivers to take over so that Javelins will still run for __________________ even though Roger Penske will not do it.
(a) American Motors.
(b) General Motors.
(c) Dodge Motors.
(d) Ford Motors.

2. Do all drivers have the ability to overcome every challenge that a given race car can pose?
(a) Almost always.
(b) Usually.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

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

4. Roger says yes, but only after _________________ of consideration and a modification of the plans of how they will do it.
(a) Years.
(b) Months.
(c) Weeks.
(d) Days.

5. How does the chapter end?
(a) They lose.
(b) They win a championship.
(c) They almost win a championship.
(d) They enter a championship race.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one reason why the other drivers respond the way they do in number 139?

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

3. One feature of Roger Penske and also of Mark Donohue is that, despite all their speed, they actually do what?

4. Do the race cars arrive already built?

5. McLaren is not doing very well at the time, and they end up getting Mark to drive one of their cars. Can this happen without taking him away from Roger Penske?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the Penske team prepare for Formula One racing?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Mark say about fame and success?

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