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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the AAU Championships held in 1971?
(a) Eugene, Oregon.
(b) Los Angeles, California.
(c) Seattle, Washington.
(d) Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

2. What was the only serious running injury that Steve ever suffered?
(a) Dislocating Kneecap.
(b) Hip Bursitis.
(c) Sciatica.
(d) Shin Splints.

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

4. Where was the Olympic training camp set up?
(a) Maine.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) New York.

5. How did some view Steve's confidence in college?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Mean.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Cocky.

Short Answer Questions

1. How quick was Steve expected to run a mile in his pre-Olympics workouts?

2. What did Steve get from the crowds watching him race?

3. Where did Steve live when he got back to the Olympics?

4. Why did Steve have to watch from the sidelines after he beat the record in Norway?

5. What type of people did Steve say were big in his hometown?

(see the answer key)

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