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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. They are happy because they have satisfied ___________________ by winning the Fomula races with the Javelins.
(a) American Motors.
(b) General Motors.
(c) Dodge Motors.
(d) Ford Motors.

2. Mark ends up in a car in which he says it is impossible to win. The cars doing well are over _____________ faster than his.
(a) 1mph.
(b) 8mph.
(c) 12mph.
(d) 5mph.

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

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

5. How does Mark describe the Europeans?
(a) Very energetic and happy.
(b) Very easy-going and calm, with low expectations.
(c) Very tough, very demanding and with very high expectations of each other.
(d) Very arrogant and rude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sunoco is interested in Formula A racing, partly because of what reason?

2. This chapter is dated _________.

3. The McLaren is still only able to reach a maximum speed of ____________, whereas the Eagle cars are blowing them away, at 7mph faster.

4. Mark finishes _______ and is mocked by another driver.

5. This time, in the _______________, they find a way to make it so that they almost break one of the rules but somehow manage to make a wing-like adjustment to the car that will not actually break the rules.

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare the Germans to the Americans.

2. Describe Mark's disappointing performance. How does this become a positive situation?

3. Describe Mark's death.

4. What do Roger Penske and Mark Donohue have in common?

5. For whom is this book good? Why?

6. What takes place right after a victory?

7. What fact is reiterated using Mark's difficulty at Indianapolis?

8. How does Mark find a winning car for Indianapolis?

9. Describe the disaster in the garage. What does Mark think about this accident?

10. What does Mark say about fame and success?

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