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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Don Kardong say the Olympics had sharpened in Steve?
(a) His running ability.
(b) His ability to relate to others.
(c) His relationships with people.
(d) His human side.

2. Who was Steve's college roommate?
(a) John Tyson.
(b) Mike Tyson.
(c) Bill Tyson.
(d) Pat Tyson.

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

4. How many seconds did Steve's time beat that of the previous record holder?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

5. What year were track races changed from miles to meters?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1975.

6. What race in 1972 greatly upset Steve?
(a) Fresno dual meet.
(b) San Diego dual meet.
(c) Los Angeles dual meet.
(d) San Francisco dual meet.

7. What record did Steve beat on the second day of training in Norway?
(a) World 3000 meter.
(b) American 3000 meter.
(c) American 5000 meter.
(d) World 5000 meter.

8. What was the name of the author?
(a) Mike Jordan.
(b) Tom Jordan.
(c) Andre Jordan.
(d) Allen Jordan.

9. How did Steve feel when he returned from the Olympics?
(a) Unhappy.
(b) Content.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Angry.

10. What was the name of Steve's high school track coach?
(a) Mike McClure.
(b) Allen McClure.
(c) John McClure.
(d) Walt McClure.

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

12. What were the uniform colors of the football team in Steve's hometown?
(a) Black and orange.
(b) Silver, gray and purple.
(c) Green, gray and blue.
(d) Silver and black.

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

14. Who beat Steve in the Pac-8 cross country meet at Stanford?
(a) Gerry Lindgren.
(b) Bill Lindgren.
(c) Mike Lindgren.
(d) Pat Lindgren.

15. What was Steve's job in his fraternity at college?
(a) Breakfast cook.
(b) Track assistant.
(c) Janitor.
(d) Mechanic.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was Steve's middle name?

4. Whose time inspired Steve to run faster in Norway?

5. What running season did Steve skip after the Olympics?

(see the answer keys)

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