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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. They use the _______ wing for the final round of qualifying and for the real race.

2. The book begins with introductory writings by whom?

3. Roger Penske has a business meeting with representatives of what company?

4. The answer to number 86 brings out what?

5. ___________________ is one of the top drivers at the time.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does someone find for the first time in 1966? Why is this surprising?

2. What does Mark Donohue think about racing in 1963?

3. Describe Mark's experience with the Lola T70.

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

5. What is decided between Roger Penske and Chevrolet?

6. How does Roger Penske upset the Ferrari man?

7. Describe Formula racing.

8. How has the race in which Mark has now taken an interest become a good experience for Mark and the team?

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

10. What does Mark have to say about a good car he is running? Why might he say this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mark dies in a crash.

Part 1) How does Mark end up racing one last time? How does this lead to his death? Might he have known that this was a risk he was taking? Why or why not?

Part 2) What does his death reveal about the sport of racing? How does it affect your view of this popular sport? What could be done to make this sport safer for those involved?

Part 3) Many forms of entertainment are dangerous for the performers/athletes. Are these activities worth the risks? Why or why not? Should it be legal to participate in these activities? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Mark retires.

Part 1) Describe his last race and his retirement party. What does this reveal about Mark, the people with whom he works, and his fans?

Part 2) How does Mark view himself regarding his career and fame prior to his retirement? How does this view change as he grows closer to retirement? Why does it change in this way? How do you believe his view of himself regarding his career and retirement compares to the views of other celebrities and athletes?

Part 3) Do you see retirement as difficult for the general population as well? Why or why not? Why do people see their careers as truly a part of who they are? How does retirement change this? Is this a good change? Why or why not?

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