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

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

3. They look for a way to get further into Formula One racing and realize that the opening at _________________ race track may enable them to get the team to the next level.
(a) Churchill Downs.
(b) Watkins Glen.
(c) Indianapolis.
(d) Michigan.

4. Roger Penske has had ________________ races in the back of his mind.
(a) Dirt track.
(b) Formula One.
(c) NASCAR.
(d) IRL.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This chapter is dated ____________.

2. Why is Mark not happy during this chapter?

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

4. For Mark Donohue, does success have anything to do with the crowds?

5. Mark Donohue disappoints everyone because he drives a car for the first time and what happens?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare the Germans to the Americans.

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

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

5. Overall, what does Donohue think about his trip to Germany?

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

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

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

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

10. What is Mark's initial reaction in Germany? How does Roger feel at first?

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