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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the census of 2005, Creel, Chihuahua had a population of how many inhabitants?
(a) 6,723.
(b) 5,338.
(c) 12,982.
(d) 9,211.

2. As of 2003, Ann Trason's mark at the Leadville Trail 100 was ranked what by any runner?
(a) Fourth best.
(b) Eighth best.
(c) Second best.
(d) Fifth best.

3. What describes itself as "the world's toughest foot race," beginning in California's Death Valley?
(a) The Sierra Endurance Ultramarathon.
(b) The Mt. Whitney Ultramarathon.
(c) The Burning Sands Ultramarathon.
(d) The Badwater Ultramarathon.

4. Ann Trason's ultra career began when she entered the 1985 American River 50 Miler at what age?
(a) 24.
(b) 18.
(c) 19.
(d) 22.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many runners were on the Tarahumara team that took on Ann Trason in 1994?

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

4. Who is the current course record holder in the Leadville Trail 100 race?

5. What did the teacher give to the author which gave tremendous energy in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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