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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. Does Mark prefer to be alone?
(a) Yes.
(b) Usually.
(c) Often.
(d) No.

2. What does Mark realize about his car?
(a) Its strengths.
(b) Its limitations.
(c) Its power.
(d) Its quality.

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

4. The featured piece of hardware in this part of the book is what?
(a) The footer.
(b) The header.
(c) The spoiler.
(d) The spring.

5. During the beginning, they run ________ wings.
(a) High.
(b) Flat.
(c) Medium.
(d) Low.

Short Answer Questions

1. Roger Penske is to communicate with Chevrolet's John DeLorean. Who is this man?

2. Mark has one car that is "perfectly balanced" but it takes him ___________ years to fully appreciate what a difference this makes.

3. Why do even the best of race cars often not last long?

4. Roger Penske has a business meeting with representatives of what company?

5. What happens when Mark's vehicle has a problem with the chassis?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the writer of the introduction have to say about the author?

3. How is practicing for a race different than a race?

4. What does Mark Donohue think about racing in 1963?

5. What does someone find for the first time in 1966? Why is this surprising?

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

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

8. Why do race cars not last very long? How does this lead to Mark's discussion of another unfair advantage?

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

10. Why is the track at Indianapolis frustrating for Mark?

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