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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the census of 2005, Creel, Chihuahua had a population of how many inhabitants?
(a) 12,982.
(b) 6,723.
(c) 9,211.
(d) 5,338.

2. What did Martimano send Shaggy and Juan up ahead of him to do in Chapter 16?
(a) Supply runners with water.
(b) Win the race.
(c) Catch the witch.
(d) Dig holes in the trail.

3. Scott Jurek did not begin running long distances until when?
(a) His junior year in college.
(b) His senior year in college.
(c) His freshman year in high school.
(d) His sophmore year in high school.

4. Runners in the Leadville Trail 100 race climb and descend how many feet?
(a) 9,600.
(b) 3,800.
(c) 15,600.
(d) 23,700.

5. What did Rick Fisher promise the Tarahumara runners in exchange for racing in the Leadville Trail 100?
(a) Beef.
(b) Corn.
(c) Rum.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 23, Caballo called for everyone to stop and take an oath stating what?

2. Who was Ann Trason's mule in the race in Chapter 14?

3. The Tarahumara language belongs to what family?

4. Who knew about running and the psychology of running and was at the race to see what he was missing in Chapter 13?

5. Where is Ann Trason from?

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