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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. There are ______________ changes having to do with what will work with the Javelin race cars.

2. The answer to number 86 brings out what?

3. During the beginning, they run ________ wings.

4. Why does the answer to number 28 come as a bit of a shock?

5. As what does Mark continue working?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mark's personal life. How does he feel about this?

2. What does at least one of Mark's competitors think of innovation? Why might this person feel this way?

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

4. What trickery does the team use to throw off those who are not on the team?

5. What piece of hardware at the end of the book is discussed? What is said about this piece?

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

7. Why is the track at Indianapolis frustrating for Mark?

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

9. What race deal does Mark turn down? What might be the reason he reconsiders it?

10. What is decided between Roger Penske and Chevrolet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Mark drives a new car with an anti-skid system.

Part 1) Describe this car and its anti-skid system. How does Mark deal with this new system? What does he think about it? Why does he feel this way about it?

Part 2) What other innovations have been discussed throughout this book? How has Mark been affected by these innovations? Have they all been useful innovations? Why or why not?

Part 3) How much do you think racing has changed since this book was written? What changes might have taken place since the writing of this book? Why? How much might racing have changed in general since this book was written? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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