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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The only person the author found who knew anything of Caballo Blanco was an editor of what magazine in Chapter 18?
(a) "Runners World."
(b) "UltraRunner."
(c) "Fitness Running."
(d) "Run For Fun."

2. It was how long before they were going to leave to meet the Tarahumara as Chapter 29 opened?
(a) 1 hour.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

3. According to the author, the joy that the Tarahumara runners experienced while running stemmed from what?
(a) Fear.
(b) Love.
(c) Religion.
(d) Insanity.

4. What is a sensory receptor that responds to mechanical pressure or distortion?
(a) Chemoreceptor.
(b) Mechanoreceptor.
(c) Photoreceptor.
(d) Thermoreceptor.

5. The Copper Canyons are located in the southwestern part of what state in Mexico?
(a) Sonora.
(b) Baja California.
(c) Durango.
(d) Chihuahua.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the doctor the author went to see about his foot in Chapter 2?

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

3. Caballo Blanco's father had been of what profession?

4. What was a group of hearty partying llama owners called who set up camp to help injured runners in Chapter 14?

5. Who holds the record of the oldest man to ever complete the Leadville Trail 100 race at the age of 70?

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