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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles of training did Steve do each week in 1973?

2. What did Steve's high school coach not want Steve to do when he graduated from high school?

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

4. What time did Steve wake up every morning?

5. What was the title of the film based on Steve's life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Steve gain a fan base in high school?

2. What did Don Kardong say about how those in the racing community felt about Steve?

3. What did Dan Berger say about the way that Steve handled interviews?

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

5. What did Bob Kennedy say about Steve's running style?

6. What skills did Steve have that made him a good runner?

7. What was Steve's average training day like?

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

9. In 8th grade what was Steve's reaction to watching the high school cross country team?

10. What was Steve's public persona like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Steve viewed his hometown of Coos Bay.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the roles that Steve's track coaches played in his life.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss what made Steve become interested in joining the track team.

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