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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many running wins did Steve have when the 1971 season started?
(a) 24.
(b) 21.
(c) 23.
(d) 22.

2. What was Steve's final time in the 1972 5000 meter Olympic Trial race?
(a) 13:22.5.
(b) 13:22.8.
(c) 13:22.6.
(d) 13:22.7.

3. What was the name of the football team in Steve's hometown?
(a) Tigers.
(b) Outlaws.
(c) Pirates.
(d) Underground.

4. What was the name of the veteran runner that Steve beat in the 1972 5000 meter Olympic Trial race?
(a) Steve Young.
(b) John Young.
(c) Mike Young.
(d) George Young.

5. Where did Bill Dellinger take Steve to get his mind off the race?
(a) Poland.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Austria.
(d) Denmark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the race that many believed was Steve's best ever take place?

2. When was Steve Prefontaine born?

3. What activity did Steve enjoy in the summer?

4. What did Steve say he could have done if he hadn't raced the 1500 the night before in Norway?

5. What was Steve's middle name?

(see the answer key)

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