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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. What character trait describes Arnold in his first days working with Reg Park?

2. Why does Arnold give up weightlifting?

3. What title does Arnold win at this competition in 1967?

4. How does Arnold divide his training after winning the Mr. Europe Junior trophy?

5. How many competitions must Arnold win to truly be considered as Mr. Universe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Arnold decide to change once he begins training in America?

2. Why is Arnold considered a hero by the senior army officers?

3. 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?

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

5. What does Arnold decide to do with his mind during the period when he trains with Franco Columbu?

6. In Part One, Chapter Three, what brings Arnold to Munich after he completes his military service?

7. In Part One, Chapter Two, describe that the reasons that give Arnold satisfaction with bodybuilding as a choice of sport.

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

9. After Arnold enters military service, he leaves his boot camp base without permission in order to compete in the Junior division of the Mr. Europe Junior contest. Describe your reaction to the risk that Arnold took.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

By reading magazines, Arnold learns about notable bodybuilders. He especially idolizes Reg Park.

Describe the reasons why Reg initially appeals to Arnold. What is it about Reg that motivates Arnold to escalate his workouts to six times a week?

When Arnold finally meets Reg in 1967, why do you think he acts nervous and embarrassed? Why doesn't that seem to be a problem for Reg?

Essay Topic 2

Arnold describes a very specific four-day training program for developing the muscle groups.

Compare and contrast the importance of form as opposed to the amount of weight one person lifts.

Discuss at least three benefits from having a partner during your gym training experience.

Why is it important to allow 48 hours of rest to the muscles between exercise types?

What is the value of alternate exercises on the three days off?

Essay Topic 3

As a teenager, Arnold has an unfulfilled need for recognition. After meeting men who serve as role models at the gym in Graz, he realizes that becoming a bodybuilder can provide that recognition.

Discuss reasons why men who exercise at a gym and are much older than Arnold emerge as sources of inspiration for a teenager who is hungry for recognition.

Why does bodybuilding seem to be an unlikely choice for a teenager? Discuss the appeal of bodybuilding as a vehicle for Arnold to gain recognition. If Arnold's experience occurred now, do you think bodybuilding would be a logical choice? Why or why not?

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