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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the 1972 Olympics take place?
(a) Berlin, Germany.
(b) Heidelburg, Germany.
(c) Cologne, Germany.
(d) Munich, Germany.

2. What was the title of the film based on Steve's life?
(a) The Greatest Runner.
(b) The Rube.
(c) Go Pre.
(d) American Running Superstar.

3. Why did Steve have to watch from the sidelines after he beat the record in Norway?
(a) He injured his leg.
(b) He injured his back.
(c) He injured his arm.
(d) He injured his foot.

4. What was the last race Steve ran as an undergrad?
(a) 1973 Pac-8.
(b) 1973 Hilite.
(c) 1973 Oregon Twilight.
(d) 1973 NCAA.

5. What was Steve's college nickname?
(a) Pre.
(b) Steve.
(c) The Rube.
(d) Steven.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Don Kardong say the Olympics had sharpened in Steve?

3. What was the only serious running injury that Steve ever suffered?

4. What was the name of Steve's girlfriend in 1972?

5. Why did the Olympics require races to be ran as meters instead of miles?

(see the answer key)

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