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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. He has _____________ how the previous team had been able to make the car perform as well as it had.

2. __________________ decides to make a big name for himself in racing, but he does not know much about how it actually works.

3. Why was Mark able to place second at Indianapolis?

4. He writes about how his Penske team uses ________________ to create a new car, and that this race car does just fine in at least one race.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the author say about the relationship between speed and aerodynamics?

3. Describe an example of compromise found in this chapter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What leads to the first mention of the title of this book?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Mark stays loyal to McLaren.

Part 1) Why do Mark and the Penske team decide to work with McLaren? Describe the McLaren cars. Overall, are they of good quality and a good fit for the Penske team? Why or why not?

Part 2) Why does Mark stay with McLaren for a racing season, but have Roger Penske buy a new Eagle car from Dan Gurney? To what does this lead? How is this adjustment unusual? How effective is this adjustment? Explain.

Part 3) To whom are you loyal? Why are you loyal to this person, persons, or organization? How does this loyalty affect the decisions you make? Overall, do you see loyalty as a positive thing? Why or why not? Overall, does Mark's loyalty to various organizations throughout his life have a positive affect on his life? Explain.

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