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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In _________ at Indianapolis, Mark Donohue is fed up with these problems, even though during much of his career this is just the sort of thing he has enjoyed doing.
(a) 1973.
(b) 1979.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1977.

2. What does Mark note about Flegl?
(a) The man is easy-going.
(b) The man is arrogant.
(c) The man is meticulous.
(d) The man is unusual.

3. Mark is able to go ______________ at Indianapolis, and when he tells another driver this fact, the other man is shocked and walks off, literally reeling from the blow.
(a) 176.8mph.
(b) 187.7mph.
(c) 186.7mph.
(d) 177.8mph.

4. When Mark asks other drivers about the troubles he is having, how do the others respond?
(a) They give him fake solutions.
(b) They do not provide him with solutions.
(c) They taunt him.
(d) They ignore him.

5. Mark requests a car to be built a certain way. Then he road tests it at the track for how many days?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

6. It is normal for race cars to require what?
(a) Very few new parts.
(b) Several organizers.
(c) Several drivers.
(d) Further development.

7. A lot of race cars do not run on what fuel?
(a) Methanol.
(b) Diesel.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Alcohol.

8. This chapter is dated __________.
(a) 1976.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1973.

9. There is an important meeting that provides for another team of drivers to take over so that Javelins will still run for __________________ even though Roger Penske will not do it.
(a) General Motors.
(b) American Motors.
(c) Ford Motors.
(d) Dodge Motors.

10. Their experience at Indianapolis proves ________________.
(a) Somewhat helpful.
(b) Not helpful.
(c) Very helpful.
(d) Detrimental.

11. Can all drivers master the same troubles?
(a) Yes, often.
(b) Yes, always.
(c) No, not always.
(d) Yes, most of the time.

12. Right after a victory, the Porsche people offer the Penske people the opportunity to run a brand new type of Porsche ______ designed for racing conditions.
(a) 822.
(b) 911.
(c) 644.
(d) 733.

13. Finally, while his performance in NASCAR racing goes very badly, Mark writes that the other drivers are friendlier. Why?
(a) He is a good driver.
(b) He is a nice guy.
(c) He has a good reputation.
(d) He is one of the losers.

14. Mark suggests that they check for an alternative in cars that they can run where?
(a) In the USAC races.
(b) In the IRL races.
(c) In the dirt track races.
(d) In the NASCAR races.

15. Mark feels maybe this accident is for the best. Why?
(a) The garage was in need of major repair.
(b) There is a lot of work for everyone.
(c) The Lolas were not good cars.
(d) The insurance covered all damages.

Short Answer Questions

1. McLaren is not doing very well at the time, and they end up getting Mark to drive one of their cars. Can this happen without taking him away from Roger Penske?

2. Mark Donohue disappoints everyone because he drives a car for the first time and what happens?

3. Do the race cars arrive already built?

4. They discuss what to do in the event that they cannot find what?

5. Mark comes out of retirement to drive in a race. What happens?

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