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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. Why does Roger Penske take Mark to Europe?
(a) To learn how to drive.
(b) To study NASCAR.
(c) To find a car for the next season's racing.
(d) To take a vacation.

2. One feature of Roger Penske and also of Mark Donohue is that, despite all their speed, they actually do what?
(a) Drive very slowly on public roads.
(b) Do not like to drive.
(c) Think things over before they commit to anything.
(d) Like to move slowly.

3. 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.

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

5. Finally, while his performance in NASCAR racing goes very badly, Mark writes that the other drivers are friendlier. Why?
(a) He is a nice guy.
(b) He is one of the losers.
(c) He is a good driver.
(d) He has a good reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Mark Donohue lucky in this situation?

2. 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.

3. In this chapter, Mark travels to ________________ with Roger Penske.

4. Right after a victory, the Porsche people offer the Penske people the opportunity to run a brand new type of Porsche ______ designed for racing conditions.

5. They discuss what to do in the event that they cannot find what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mark learn about himself after retirement?

2. Describe Mark's death.

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

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

5. What takes place right after a victory?

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

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

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

9. What does Roger Penske think about the situation with American Motors? How does the situation with American Motors work out well for everyone involved?

10. Describe Mark's retirement.

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