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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what mark in the race did Ann Trason's mule join her in Chapter 14?
(a) 105-mile mark.
(b) 25-mile mark.
(c) 50-mile mark.
(d) 77-mile mark.

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

3. What name was Caballo Blanco born with?
(a) Barefoot Ted.
(b) Michael Randall Hickman.
(c) Victoriano Churro.
(d) Salvador Holguin.

4. What is the location where the Tarahumara make their home?
(a) The Silver Canyons.
(b) The Marble Canyons.
(c) The Copper Canyons.
(d) The Jade Canyons.

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) Marcelino.
(b) Abebe.
(c) Luis.
(d) Victoriano.

Short Answer Questions

1. Emil Zatopek was best known for winning three gold medals at which Summer Olympics?

2. When was Emil Zatopek born?

3. What is the town where Caballo went to find Internet access in Chapter 17?

4. In 1993, what 52 year-old Tarahumara runner came in first in the Leadville Trail 100?

5. What refers to the seasonal movement of people with their livestock over relatively short distances, typically to higher pastures in summer and to lower valleys in winter?

(see the answer key)

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