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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. This is a ____________ race, but their car has one anyway.

2. There is an incredible ___________ system created and implemented by this team.

3. Why are the Germans included in the "deal?"

4. While the engineers are repairing a car, what happens in the garage?

5. How does Mark describe the Europeans?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mark find a winning car for Indianapolis?

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

4. What takes place right after a victory?

5. Describe Mark's retirement.

6. What fact is reiterated using Mark's difficulty at Indianapolis?

7. How does Mark feel during this chapter? Why?

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

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

10. What does Mark learn about himself after retirement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mark is, at first, disappointed and a disappointment in Germany.

Part 1) Why does Mark go to Germany? Describe his initial experience in Germany. Why is it disappointing and even somewhat offensive? What does this reveal about Mark, his team, and the Germans?

Part 2) How does this trip to Germany change over time? What leads to these changes? How does this trip turn from a negative to a positive experience for Mark, the Penske team, and the Germans?

Part 3) Describe a time when you were disappointed. What led to this disappointment? How did you handle this disappointment? What did you learn from this experience?

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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