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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 does Mark die?

2. Mark says that he makes recommendations for certain changes but what happens in this case?

3. A lot of race cars do not run on what fuel?

4. Any changes in a car include what?

5. In professional auto racing it is _____________________ that make(s) the race.

Short Essay Questions

1. Overall, what does Donohue think about his trip to Germany?

2. For whom is this book good? Why?

3. What does Mark say about racing fuel in this chapter? Why is this important?

4. What do Roger Penske and Mark Donohue have in common?

5. What is Mark's initial reaction in Germany? How does Roger feel at first?

6. What takes place right after a victory?

7. Describe Mark's disappointing performance. How does this become a positive situation?

8. Describe Mark's experience with NASCAR. What does he learn from this experience?

9. What does Mark learn about himself after retirement?

10. Describe Mark's death.

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Mark has a difficult time with a car he races at Indy.

Part 1) What does Mark imply regarding these difficulties? How does this reiterate the importance of both the car and driver when racing well? What does this period of time reveal about Mark?

Part 2) How does Mark handle these difficulties? How does this lead to more difficulties? Why? What does this reveal about race car drivers?

Part 3) What are your own weaknesses? How do you deal with these weaknesses? Have others been able to help you? If so, how? If not, why not? How do your own weaknesses compare to Mark's?

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