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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. When Mark drives one car on a practice run, after the restrictions are released, the change in miles per hour that results is what?

2. The author points out how strong the relationship is between speed and ___________________.

3. There are times during races when Mark does surprisingly well. Why is this surprising?

4. Race car driving is all about finding limits the _________ way.

5. Mark tries to drive for another team, but wisely does what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Formula racing.

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

3. How does Mark Donohue's career as a race car driver begin to truly become a reality?

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

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

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

7. What does Mark reveal about himself during this chapter?

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

9. What conflict over value and loyalties takes place in this chapter? How important does loyalty seem to be, based on this example?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Roger Penske is Mark's funder and organizer.

Part 1) Describe their relationship. How does it begin? How does it affect both their careers in racing?

Part 2) How does this relationship change over time? Why? In the end, is this a good partnership? Why or why not?

Part 3) How important are funders and organizers today in sports and other forms of entertainment? How does this importance affect the relationship between the funder and the one he or she funds, as well as the form of entertainment?

Essay Topic 2

The Penske team enters Formula One racing.

Part 1) What is Formula One racing? Why is Roger Penske interested in Formula One? How does he begin preparations for his team entering this racing league? Are they adequately prepared? Explain.

Part 2) How do both Formula A and racing at Indianapolis help the Penske team prepare for Formula One? How is the opening at Watkins Glen also important? What does all this information reveal about racing leagues and strategies?

Part 3) Mark frequently discusses the differences between the various racing leagues. In what leagues does he race? Why does he race in them? What are the similarities and differences between these leagues? What does Mark learn from variations in each of them?

Essay Topic 3

Race cars need modifications and adjustments.

Part 1) Describe two of Mark's cars and the adjustments made. Explain what the reader can learn about racing and engineering from Mark's descriptions of these adjustments?

Part 2) What else do all race cars have in common? Why do they often not last long? Can this be remedied? If so, how? If not, why not?

Part 3) How are race car drivers and their teams affected by these facts about race cars? Do you believe racing has changed much since Mark's years as a driver? If so, how? If not, why not?

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