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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is good for pursuing the same idea with Mark at this later date?
(a) Roger Penske.
(b) The man who made him the same offer the previous time.
(c) A different man from the one who offered the previous time.
(d) His teammates.

2. How does the Ferrari man feel about number 95?
(a) He is jealous.
(b) He is happy about it.
(c) He is shocked by it.
(d) He is offended by this.

3. The speeds at Indianapolis are _________________ of all the tracks.
(a) The fastest.
(b) The most dangerous.
(c) Not the fastest.
(d) The slowest.

4. The next section is about the building of ___________ racing cars.
(a) Large.
(b) Small.
(c) Odd.
(d) Real.

5. Mark tells readers that he very nearly becomes "just ________________."
(a) About nothing.
(b) A driver.
(c) A normal guy.
(d) A normal engineer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mark's funder's response regarding driving for another?

2. The most successful auto designs last for how many years?

3. What does Mark realize about his car?

4. There are times during races when Mark does surprisingly well. Why is this surprising?

5. Why is there a serious debate about which type of tires to use in a given race?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mark Donohue's career as a race car driver begin to truly become a reality?

2. What is the first important lesson Mark Donohue learns about racing?

3. Describe an example of compromise found in this chapter.

4. What is decided between Roger Penske and Chevrolet?

5. What race deal does Mark turn down? What might be the reason he reconsiders it?

6. What does Roger say that frightens Mark? Why does Roger say this?

7. Describe Mark's first experiences as a race car driver. What does he learn from this experience?

8. Describe Mark's experience with the Lola T70.

9. What happens when Mark is driving a car and the restrictions are removed? How important is the difference in speed? Why?

10. What does the author say about the relationship between speed and aerodynamics?

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