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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what elevation did a group of hearty partying llama owners set up camp to help injured runners in Chapter 14?
(a) 10,000 feet.
(b) 8,500 feet.
(c) 16,450 feet.
(d) 12,600 feet.

3. By what name do the indigenous people of the Taramuhara call themselves?
(a) Parachetti.
(b) Cembula.
(c) Faraong.
(d) Raramuri.

4. What is the town where Caballo went to find Internet access in Chapter 17?
(a) Creel.
(b) Tijuana.
(c) Juarez.
(d) Mexicali.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, Rick Fisher promised that team Taramuhara would be back the following year and the event became major garnering the attention of what sports corporation?

2. Why were the Tarahumara runners unprepared for their first race at the Leadville Trail 100?

3. At the 72-mile station in Chapter 16, Ann Trason was leading by how much?

4. What is a mountain range in western Mexico where the Copper Canyons are located?

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

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