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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long was the race through the canyons in Guachochi where Salvador had seen the greatest Taramuhara runner?
(a) 60 miles.
(b) 26 miles.
(c) 35 miles.
(d) 44 miles.

2. Who did the author hire to help him track down the Tarahumara in Chapter 3?
(a) Juan Herrera.
(b) Arnulfo Quimare.
(c) Salvador Holguin.
(d) Victoriano Churro.

3. The author's doctor recommended that he quit running or at least use what in Chapter 2?
(a) Tylenol.
(b) Cortisone.
(c) Morphine.
(d) Vicodin.

4. What village which was known for its great runners did the Tarahumara teacher tell the author about in Chapter 5?
(a) Zapopan.
(b) Mesa de la Yerbabuena.
(c) Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl.
(d) Culiacan.

5. When was the author reading a magazine while on assignment in Mexico in Chapter 2?
(a) Fall of 2002.
(b) Spring of 2000.
(c) Winter of 2003.
(d) Summer of 2001.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Copper Canyons are located in the southwestern part of what state in Mexico?

2. Who stepped out of the small hut to greet the author and his assistant in Chapter 4?

3. What is the location where the Tarahumara make their home?

4. Before they left the school teacher's home, the author had a chance to see some of the students and witness what in Chapter 6?

5. After how many days of traveling did Salvador announce that they had arrived at their destination in Chapter 4?

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