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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city did Steve buy a trailer to live in while in college?
(a) Coos Bay.
(b) Eugene.
(c) Glenwood.
(d) Salem.

2. What was the last loss that Steve experienced in his college cross country career?
(a) Oregon Twilight.
(b) NCAA Championship.
(c) Pac-8.
(d) Hilite.

3. Why did the Olympics require races to be ran as meters instead of miles?
(a) Because it tested the runners endurance.
(b) Because it made for a longer race.
(c) Because most of the world ran meters.
(d) Because it made for a shorter race.

4. What did Bill Dellinger say stood out about Steve in track?
(a) He never missed a workout in four years of college.
(b) He didn't actually like to run.
(c) He was a very devoted trainer.
(d) He liked to help others..

5. What type of person was Steve in college?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Cocky.
(c) Mean.
(d) Friendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new hobby did Steve take up in 1973?

2. Who traveled with Steve in Europe in the summers after Munich?

3. What runner had the tools to beat Steve in his best race?

4. Where was the Olympic training camp set up?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Steve's college track coach remember Steve as a college freshman?

2. Why did Steve become defensive of his life in college?

3. What caused Steve not to meet his running goals for his first season?

4. What was the difference to Steve between running on the road and running on track?

5. What was Steve's public persona like?

6. What did Steve say about his odds in the Olympics?

7. What did Pat Tyson say about living with Steve?

8. How did Steve feel when he lost races?

9. Who helped Steve with his Olympic training after the trials were over?

10. How did Steve feel about the mandatory Olympic training camp?

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