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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What routines must Arnold improve as a result of the Mr. Universe contest?
(a) His little tricks.
(b) His posing routines.
(c) His entrance routines.
(d) His exit routines.

2. Why does Arnold take a risk to leave the Army base?
(a) He hates the Army.
(b) He misses his family.
(c) He wants to train more.
(d) He is invited to compete in the junior division of the Mr. Europe contest.

3. What happens after Arnold overdoes his first workout?
(a) He does some stretching exercises.
(b) He takes a nap before heading home.
(c) He has to push his bicycle home.
(d) He calls home for a ride.

4. What is Arnold brought back to do during his second Mr. Universe competition?
(a) Perform Tinnerino's routine.
(b) Play new music.
(c) Repeat his routine.
(d) Perform an encore.

5. What benefit does training with his new partner give Arnold?
(a) More body mass.
(b) Bulkier thighs.
(c) More developed lats.
(d) Stronger abs.

6. What is Arnold's most effective motivation?
(a) Arnold's father.
(b) Karl Gerstl.
(c) Training.
(d) Competition.

7. What is Arnold required to do in 1965?
(a) Graduate from high school.
(b) Take a year off from training.
(c) Serve one year in the military.
(d) Go to college.

8. What does Arnold read to learn more about bodybuilding?
(a) American magazines.
(b) The Graz newspaper.
(c) His journals.
(d) British sports journals.

9. What type of invitations does Arnold receive when he returns to Munich after the Mr. Universe contest in London?
(a) To purchase another gym.
(b) Exhibition events.
(c) To endorse a health club.
(d) The Mr. and Mrs. Universe competition.

10. How does Arnold aim for dramatic effect during competition?
(a) By performing with his trainer.
(b) By changing the music he uses.
(c) By radically altering his physique from a relaxed poser to a sudden appearance of muscles.
(d) By showing his muscles during the entire performance.

11. In addition to England, where does Arnold give an exhibition performance with Reg Park?
(a) Germany.
(b) Ireland.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

12. What does Arnold do when he returns to Munich after the 1967 Mr. Universe competition?
(a) Buys another gym.
(b) Takes up running.
(c) Gets a new girlfriend.
(d) Shocks his body with non-standard exercises.

13. What will Arnold take advantage of to be successful in America?
(a) A new gym.
(b) New equipment.
(c) The food and knowledge.
(d) An American trainer.

14. How many poses does Arnold develop in his routine?
(a) 16.
(b) 12.
(c) 24.
(d) 20.

15. Who is antagonistic toward Arnold about the sport of bodybuilding?
(a) His father.
(b) His soccer coach.
(c) His mother.
(d) His mentor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Arnold almost get disqualified at his second Mr. Universe competition?

2. In what year does Arnold begin corresponding with a bodybuilder after the Mr. Universe competition?

3. In what country does Arnold meet Wag Bennett?

4. What is Arnold's response to his father about the over-training concern?

5. Who is the top favorite from America at the Mr. Universe Competition?

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