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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 look for a way to get further into Formula One racing and realize that the opening at _________________ race track may enable them to get the team to the next level.

2. This chapter is dated ____________.

3. Does Mark feel that any of the fans have even the vaguest idea of what it is he is actually doing?

4. When does Mark write this autobiography?

5. Months are spent in deliberation about whether or not the Penske team should or would try ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the Penske team almost break one of the racing rules?

3. Describe Mark's retirement.

4. Do you believe that teams should be allowed to almost break the rules? Why or why not?

5. What happens when Mark asks for advice from other drivers? Why do they act this way?

6. For whom is this book good? Why?

7. What does Roger Penske think about the situation with American Motors? How does the situation with American Motors work out well for everyone involved?

8. Why does the team take the car to Indianapolis for testing? Describe these tests. Is this a good idea? Why or why not?

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

10. What late adjustment is made regarding the McLaren car and the Eagle cars?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A disaster occurs in the Penske team's garage.

Part 1) Describe this accident. How does it affect the Penske team? How does Mark view this accident? What does this reveal about him?

Part 2) What other challenges and setbacks does the Penske team face throughout the book? How do they handle these challenges? What do they learn from these potentially negative situations? Overall, how is racing changed because of challenges faced by drivers and teams?

Part 3) What challenges or setbacks have you faced in your life? How did these affect you? What positive things came from these negative situations?

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 run on several different types of fuel.

Part 1) Describe these types of fuel. What are Mark's experiences regarding fuel types? Which might he prefer? Why?

Part 2) What other aspects of the automobile are significantly important to the outcome of a race? How are each of these parts of an automobile important?

Part 3) How is the type of fuel used in an automobile driven on the street an issue today? What research is being done regarding this fuel? Why? How might this affect racing?

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