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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Page 234.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the source of his discouragement?
(a) Roger Penske.
(b) Racing in general.
(c) The Daimler.
(d) The Corvette.

2. In Indianapolis they call, "Gentlemen,....__________________" (p. 182).
(a) You may begin.
(b) Start your engines.
(c) Go.
(d) Hit the gas.

3. This is a car which Mark Donohue explains is __________________ at first.
(a) Terribly unstable.
(b) Terribly built.
(c) Terribly strong.
(d) Terribly boring.

4. Are cars modified every season?
(a) Rarely.
(b) Never.
(c) Usually.
(d) Sometimes.

5. The author points out how strong the relationship is between speed and ___________________.
(a) Aerodynamics.
(b) Width.
(c) Depth.
(d) Weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Their experience at Indianapolis proves ________________.

2. Mark notes how much he is affected by the answer to number 30 when what happens?

3. Mark tells readers that he very nearly becomes "just ________________."

4. Why is it not possible for Mark Donohue to figure out whether this car oversteers, understeers or neither at Indianapolis?

5. Why does the answer to number 28 come as a bit of a shock?

(see the answer key)

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