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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Tarahumara language belongs to what family?
(a) Uto-Columbian.
(b) Uto-Incan.
(c) Uto-Aztecan.
(d) Uto-Mexican.

2. Who was Ann Trason's mule in the race in Chapter 14?
(a) Ken.
(b) Carl.
(c) Bob.
(d) Manuel.

3. Where is Ann Trason from?
(a) Kensington, California.
(b) Elko, Nevada.
(c) Yakima, Washington.
(d) Ashland, Oregon.

4. What is the name of the doctor the author went to see about his foot in Chapter 2?
(a) Dr. Rick Fisher.
(b) Dr. Jenn Shelton.
(c) Dr. Joe Torg.
(d) Dr. Joe Vigil.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At what elevation does the Leadville Trail 100 begin?

4. What did the second team of Tarahumara runners use to fashion shoes for the Leadville Trail 100 race?

5. Ann Trason overtook the Tarahumara runners at what mark in the Leadville Trail 100 in Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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