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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 hours did Steve sleep each night while in Europe in 1974?

2. How much did the ITA offer Steve in 1974 to become a professional runner?

3. How many meters was Steve's first European race of 1974?

4. What type of training did Steve agree to participate in spring 1975?

5. Who upset Steve with his race placement predictions in 1975?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Steve's reaction to John Hall's prediction of how he would place in the LA Times Indoor Meet?

2. What were the major causes of Steve's disagreements with the AAU?

3. How did Steve's fans feel about him?

4. Why were the "Stop Pre" shirts created?

5. What did going to Europe mean to American athletes in the 1970's?

6. Where did Steve live in the months after college was over?

7. What did Bill Dellinger say that Steve had that no runner in his time had?

8. What was Steve's opinion on his running ability?

9. What did Steve do before leaving the track after winning his last race?

10. What happened when Steve participated in the 1975 LA Times Indoor Meet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Steve's talent as a runner.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Steve's relationship with his family.

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