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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 tall is Christopher McDougall?
(a) 5'9".
(b) 6'9".
(c) 6'4".
(d) 6'2".

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

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

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

5. When the author had the opportunity to meet some of the teacher's students in Chapter 6, which among them stood out to the author?
(a) Victoriano.
(b) Luis.
(c) Marcelino.
(d) Abebe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What periodical assigned an article to the author in Chapter 3?

3. What tribe in the book was known for its health, serenity, and love of running?

4. How much did the author weigh when he went to see a doctor about his foot in Chapter 2?

5. Who was referred to as a tall white man who spoke his own unique language and appeared sporadically to the Tarahumara in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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