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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the census of 2005, Creel, Chihuahua had a population of how many inhabitants?

2. What young scientist is described in Chapter 28 who discovered that the intake of air was a critical element for a runner?

3. The author changed his diet to consume more what in Chapter 27?

4. Who did an amazing job throughout the morning run in Chapter 26?

5. What is the second-highest waterfall in Mexico, located near Creel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened as the race began in Chapter 31? What danger did the author face?

2. How did the author begin training for the race in Mexico in Chapter 27?

3. What was the principle concern for Caballo in the beginning of Chapter 29?

4. What did the author remark about Scott and Arnulfo in Chapter 30?

5. What had Jenn Shelton done to prepare for her first race? How did she perform?

6. How did Caballo Blanco feel about his new home in Chapter 26? How is it described?

7. Describe Jenn and Billy in the narrative. Where did they meet?

8. What did the American runners do on their night of arrival in Chapter 21?

9. What happened after Caballo left Hawaii, as he describes in Chapter 32?

10. What was the first company to focus on running shoes? How is the company described in Chapter 25?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the life and career of Scott Jurek and his role in the narrative. What did having Jurek run mean for the race?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the actions of Rick Fisher during and after the Leadville Trail 100. How did Fisher's actions serve to sever his relationship with the Tarahumara?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the life and career of runner Ann Trason. When and where did Trason begin running? Why did she stand out?

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