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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 thinks he does not care about being famous until he thinks about what?
(a) How he will feel going back to being a nobody.
(b) How much he enjoys signing autographs.
(c) Being alone and unneeded once the season ends.
(d) His disappointed fans.

2. They are happy because they have satisfied ___________________ by winning the Fomula races with the Javelins.
(a) Ford Motors.
(b) General Motors.
(c) Dodge Motors.
(d) American Motors.

3. Why are the Germans included in the "deal?"
(a) Mark wants to work with Flegl.
(b) The Germans have the top-rated engines.
(c) They are excellent car makers.
(d) Mark likes racing German cars.

4. What must happen to any problem the driver cannot handle?
(a) It must be engineered out of the car.
(b) The problem must be accepted by the driver.
(c) The driver must be replaced.
(d) The driver must be taught how to handle these problems.

5. 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.
(a) 733.
(b) 911.
(c) 822.
(d) 644.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Roger Penske take Mark to Europe?

2. In professional auto racing it is _____________________ that make(s) the race.

3. Is Mark getting worse at racing?

4. While the engineers are repairing a car, what happens in the garage?

5. Any changes in a car include what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mark say about fame and success?

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

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

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

5. What takes place right after a victory?

6. Describe Mark's retirement.

7. Describe Mark's disappointing performance. How does this become a positive situation?

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

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

10. How does Mark feel during this chapter? Why?

(see the answer keys)

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