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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Indianapolis they call, "Gentlemen,....__________________" (p. 182).

2. How does this race allow them to feel?

3. The answer to number 70 breaks during the race and is repaired when?

4. This is a car which Mark Donohue explains is __________________ at first.

5. Why does Mark become accustomed to winning rather quickly?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Dan Gurney? How does a race with Dan affect Mark? Why?

2. Why do race cars not last very long? How does this lead to Mark's discussion of another unfair advantage?

3. Describe the business meeting between Roger Penske and the American Motors people. How does Mark feel about this? Should he feel this way? Why or why not?

4. Describe Mark prior to becoming a race car driver. How does he get into racing?

5. What happens when Mark is driving a car and the restrictions are removed? How important is the difference in speed? Why?

6. What does Roger say that frightens Mark? Why does Roger say this?

7. What is the first important lesson Mark Donohue learns about racing?

8. What is decided between Roger Penske and Chevrolet?

9. Describe Mark's first experiences as a race car driver. What does he learn from this experience?

10. How does Mark Donohue die? What are your thoughts on his death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mark comes into contact with many other drivers.

Part 1) Name two of these drivers and describe them. How do they compare to Mark, as far as personality and driving record?

Part 2) Describe the relationships between the drivers. How might this compare to the relationships between athletes in other sports?

Part 3) How do other drivers factor into one's abilities on the race track? How does this parallel real life, outside of racing?

Essay Topic 2

The title of the book is The Unfair Advantage.

Part 1) To what does this pertain? How is this important throughout the book? When does Mark try to have an unfair advantage? Why?

Part 2) How is the unfair advantage tied to a rule of secrecy in racing? How is this secrecy both helpful and detrimental? Might racing be so secretive today? Why or why not?

Part 3) When have you acted secretive or unfairly? Why did you do this? What was the outcome? How does this compare to the actions of racing teams described in this book?

Essay Topic 3

Indianapolis is an important track for Mark.

Part 1) Describe this track. Why is it so important to Mark? How does racing on this track affect Mark and others? What do they learn from racing on this track?

Part 2) What other races are important to Mark and his career? Why? How do these races alter his thinking, choice in cars, or beliefs about racing?

Part 3) What events in your own life have been significant? Why?

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