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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. By the time he headed back to Mexico for the race, the author was able to do runs for how long without worry of pain or injury in Chapter 27?

2. Jenn Shelton dropped out of college to focus on what?

3. What periodical hired Christopher McDougall to track down a fugitive Mexican pop star named Gloria Trevi?

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

5. In Chapter 24, Caballo hadn't slept all night because of what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the author assert of barefoot running in Chapter 25?

3. Where were the runners staying before the race in Chapter 26? What did they discuss over dinner in this chapter?

4. Where did Caballo Blanco go after he was in a bike accident in Chapter 32?

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

6. What happened on the run by the Americans in the morning in Chapter 26? Who had to be rescued?

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

8. Why did Caballo Blanco want Scott Jurek in his race in Mexico? What success did he have?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Dr. Joe Torg and his assessment of the impact of running on athletes. What are common reasons for running injuries?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the outcome of the 1994 Leadville Trail 100. How did Ann Trason feel about her performance in the race?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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