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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the previous record holder?
(a) Allen Beatty.
(b) Mike Beatty.
(c) John Beatty.
(d) Jim Beatty.

2. What type of man was Steve?
(a) Man of action.
(b) Devoted man.
(c) Lazy man.
(d) Friendly man.

3. What time did Steve finish the most important race of his 1974 European tour in?
(a) 13:21.8.
(b) 13:21.9.
(c) 13:21.10.
(d) 13:21.9.

4. Whose time inspired Steve to run faster in Norway?
(a) Ivor Viren.
(b) Halldor Viren.
(c) Fredrik Viren.
(d) Lasse Viren.

5. Where did Mark Feig say that he got to know Steve best?
(a) On training runs.
(b) At the bar.
(c) At team building exercises.
(d) On track meets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did others say about Steve's relationship with his fans?

2. How many miles of training did Steve do each week in 1973?

3. What was Steve's job title with the company that hired him after college?

4. What would Steve have had to give up if he had gone professional?

5. How much did the ITA offer Steve in 1974 to become a professional runner?

(see the answer key)

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