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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of names did Caballo use when introducing the Americans to the Tarahumara runners in Chapter 29?
(a) River names.
(b) Constellation names.
(c) Tree names.
(d) Animal names.

2. Who is the current course record holder in the Leadville Trail 100 race?
(a) Scott Jurek.
(b) Billy Barnett.
(c) Charles Williams.
(d) Matt Carpenter.

3. Nike takes it's name from a Greek goddess of what?
(a) Pride.
(b) Victory.
(c) Muscles.
(d) Running.

4. By the time he headed back to Mexico for the race, the author was able to do runs for how long without worry of pain or injury in Chapter 27?
(a) 5 hours.
(b) 10 hours.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 8 hours.

5. Whose name did the author mention to Caballo Blanco to catch his attention in Chapter 7?
(a) Martimano's.
(b) Manuel's.
(c) Salvador's.
(d) Victoriano's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came in second place in the 1994 Leadville Trail 100?

2. Tegla Loroupe is a long-distance track and road runner from where?

3. The Tarahumara language belongs to what family?

4. Who disappeared on the run in Chapter 26 and had to be rescued?

5. When was Ann Trason born?

(see the answer key)

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