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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the Olympic trials held in Chapter 1?
(a) Boston, Massachusetts.
(b) Princeton, New Jersey.
(c) Hartford, Connecticut.
(d) New Haven, Connecticut.

2. What college did Biglow and Bouscaren row for?
(a) Boston University.
(b) Rutgers.
(c) Yale.
(d) Harvard.

3. How much money was brought into town when the Olympic trials were held in Chapter 1?
(a) $5 million.
(b) $6 million.
(c) $7 million.
(d) $10 million.

4. When did the Biglows move West?
(a) After World War I.
(b) After the Civil War.
(c) After the Spanish American War.
(d) After World War II.

5. How tall was Biglow?
(a) 6 ft. 4 inches.
(b) 6 ft. 1 inch.
(c) 6 ft. 3 inches.
(d) 5 ft. 11 inches.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Donald Beer won an Olympic gold medal, what rowing event did he compete in?

2. What branch of service was Bouscaren's father in during World War II?

3. What year did Biglow graduate from college?

4. How many hours did Wood exercise in a year?

5. What sport did Carl Lewis participate in that reportedly allowed him to earn $1 million a year in appearance fees and endorsements?

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