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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. There is something about one of the cars the Penske team is running at Indianapolis that is particularly ______________ for Mark Donohue.
(a) Easy.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Fun.
(d) Dangerous.

2. The team makes progress by doing well in Formula ____.
(a) B.
(b) D.
(c) A.
(d) C.

3. This chapter is dated __________.
(a) 1976.
(b) 1970.
(c) 1963.
(d) 1973.

4. There is an incredible ___________ system created and implemented by this team.
(a) Anti-lock.
(b) Anti-skid.
(c) Anti-roll.
(d) Anti-stop.

5. Sunoco is interested in Formula A racing, partly because of what reason?
(a) The prize for the winner is large.
(b) The cars that run it actually do rely on gasoline.
(c) The cars are very good.
(d) The drivers are very experienced.

Short Answer Questions

1. Do the cars require a lot of development after arriving?

2. What is one reason why the other drivers respond the way they do in number 139?

3. It is normal for race cars to require what?

4. The Europeans do not realize that the Americans are used to having who drive the race cars?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare the Germans to the Americans.

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

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

4. What does Mark learn about himself after retirement?

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

6. Describe Mark's retirement.

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

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

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. How is this book important to race car enthusiasts?

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