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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 ends up in a car in which he says it is impossible to win. The cars doing well are over _____________ faster than his.
(a) 12mph.
(b) 1mph.
(c) 5mph.
(d) 8mph.

2. Do the race cars arrive already built?
(a) Usually.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Rarely.

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) Watkins Glen.
(b) Indianapolis.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Churchill Downs.

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

5. Mark Donohue disappoints everyone because he drives a car for the first time and what happens?
(a) He decides to quit racing.
(b) He comes in slower and is unhappy with the whole vehicle.
(c) He returns back to the U.S.
(d) He wrecks it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. This chapter is dated ____________.

3. How does Mark feel about his last year as a race car driver?

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

5. Roger says yes, but only after _________________ of consideration and a modification of the plans of how they will do it.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What takes place right after a victory?

4. How does the Penske team almost break one of the racing rules?

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

6. What does Mark say about fame and success?

7. Describe Mark's death.

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

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

10. Describe Mark's retirement.

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