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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what shortcoming is Arnold particularly aware after meeting Chet Yorton at the London Mr. Universe contest?
(a) His pectorals.
(b) His thigh work.
(c) His deltoids.
(d) His shoulders.

2. Why does Arnold build a gym at home?
(a) He has better equipment.
(b) His father permits him to go to the gym only three nights a week.
(c) He doesn't want to travel eight miles to the gym.
(d) He prefers being at home.

3. Who is the first bodybuilder to become Arnold's inspiration?
(a) Frank Zane.
(b) Sergio Oliva.
(c) Reg Park.
(d) Karl Gerstl.

4. About what does Arnold take notes during the exhibitions?
(a) Any advice from Reg Park.
(b) Other bodybuilders.
(c) His travels.
(d) New music for his routines.

5. After putting music in his routines with Wag Bennett, with whom does Arnold become a training partner in Europe?
(a) Franco Columbu.
(b) Reg Park.
(c) His Army Sergeant.
(d) Wag Bennett.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many poses does Arnold develop in his routine?

2. In what activity is Arnold's family deeply involved?

3. Why does Arnold have to find different lodging arrangements in Munich?

4. What is Arnold's first competitive weightlifting goal?

5. What inspires Arnold to lift weights?

Short Essay Questions

1. As a young teenage bodybuilder in Graz, what activities does Arnold undertake to learn more about the sport of bodybuilding?

2. How does Arnold feel that he has grown after meeting Reg Park?

3. Describe the influence that Reg Park has on Arnold in his teenage bodybuilding days.

4. In Part One, Chapter Six, why is Arnold feeling depressed regarding his parents' perception of his achievement?

5. How does Arnold become addicted to bodybuilding as a sport?

6. What are some of the criticisms leveled at Arnold by others in Graz during this teenage period of his early bodybuilding career?

7. Describe two ways in which Reg Park has a positive influence on Arnold.

8. Despite creating his own separate body training routines, careful attention to meals between training sessions, and goals to win two more upcoming competitions, Arnold has feelings of inadequacy. Why do you think this is so?

9. List three things Arnold does to win the Mr. Universe title.

10. How does Arnold finish out his year in the Army?

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