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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What drew people to become fans of Steve?
(a) His charisma.
(b) His relationship with his fans
(c) His honesty.
(d) His talent.

2. Who said that in his day runners "never would have taken a victory lap"?
(a) Bill Dellinger.
(b) Ben Dellinger.
(c) John Dellinger.
(d) Mike Dellinger.

3. What was the name of Steve's girlfriend in 1972?
(a) Mary Marckx.
(b) Joan Marckx.
(c) Alice Marckx.
(d) Wanda Marckx.

4. What did Europe mean to the American athletes of the 1970's?
(a) It was full of promise.
(b) It meant having a more devoted crowd at their meets.
(c) It was not a good place for athletes.
(d) It was a great place to be.

5. What nickname did Mac Wilkins give Steve in college?
(a) Steve.
(b) Pre.
(c) The Rube.
(d) World Famous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Steve's dog?

2. What was the name of Steve's high school?

3. What was Steve's number one reason for running?

4. What kind of car did Steve have in 1972?

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

(see the answer key)

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