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

2. What does Mark note about Flegl?
(a) The man is easy-going.
(b) The man is unusual.
(c) The man is meticulous.
(d) The man is arrogant.

3. Donohue and his colleague ________ talk much of the night about what a great opportunity this is and what can be done with it.
(a) Conn.
(b) Colley.
(c) Conners.
(d) Cox.

4. How is Mark Donohue lucky in this situation?
(a) He is racing, so he is not around when the incident occurs.
(b) He is napping when the incident occurs, so he is not around.
(c) He is out of town, so he is not around when the incident occurs.
(d) He is signing autographs, so he is not around when the incident occurs.

5. Mark writes that after ____________ years of losing, they have learned a great deal and Mark hopes to return as a team manager in a way that can make them win.
(a) Many.
(b) A dozen.
(c) A couple.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Mark says that he makes recommendations for certain changes but what happens in this case?

4. On his _______ run in the car, after some changes have been made, Mark Donohue sets a new record.

5. This is a ____________ race, but their car has one anyway.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How is Mark affected by the anti-skid system?

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

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

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

10. What does Mark learn about himself after retirement?

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