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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Page 124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There are times during races when Mark does surprisingly well. Why is this surprising?
(a) He is a beginner.
(b) He has never driven before.
(c) He is a timid driver.
(d) He does not enjoy driving.

2. Why does the answer to number 28 come as a bit of a shock?
(a) The brakes are difficult to find in a race car.
(b) The race car is a very difficult vehicle to understand.
(c) Cars during this time are very unattractive to the average person.
(d) Prior to this no one he had ever met had ever honestly been able to report that a car could go no faster and be referring to a race car.

3. Chapter 10 begins in what year?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1968.

4. Mark tries to drive for another team, but wisely does what?
(a) Goes home to think about this decision.
(b) Tells Roger first.
(c) Asks Roger first.
(d) Discusses the decision with his wife.

5. What car do they use to try out in a new racing venue?
(a) An old, trustworthy car.
(b) One that has served them well in other races.
(c) A brand new car.
(d) One that will not serve them in the races in which they have been running thus far.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mark tells readers that he dislikes _______________ between himself and anyone else.

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

3. This chapter starts in the year ___________.

4. They do not run the cars much over __________________ at that track for that race.

5. Who is Mark Donohue's funder and organizer of the racing team for which he normally drives?

(see the answer key)

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