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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25, 26 & 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Near what town would Biglow be rowing in the Olympics?
(a) Modesto.
(b) San Diego.
(c) Monterrey.
(d) Santa Barbara.

3. How long would each oarsman row when on the ergometer?
(a) 10 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 12 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

4. Which branch of the service did Harry Parker serve in?
(a) Marines.
(b) Army.
(c) Navy.
(d) Air Force.

5. How tall was Pertti Karppinen?
(a) 6 ft. 4 in.
(b) 6 ft. 7 in.
(c) 6 ft. 5 in.
(d) 6 ft. 6 in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who donated the money for the lake where the 1984 Olympic trials took place?

2. What did Lewis pay Mitch to accompany him to Princeton?

3. Where did Lewis work out when he was rowing?

4. Who was the Harvard sweep oarsman who had a tough time dealing with the mental adjustment to sculling?

5. Before the 1984 Olympics, when was the last time that a bronze had been won by an American in the single sculls?

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