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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Mark not happy during this chapter?

3. Mark Donohue begins this chapter informing readers that the team is taking their race car to Indianapolis in order to do what?

4. How is Mark Donohue lucky in this situation?

5. Why are the Germans included in the "deal?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place right after a victory?

2. What does Roger Penske think about the situation with American Motors? How does the situation with American Motors work out well for everyone involved?

3. What late adjustment is made regarding the McLaren car and the Eagle cars?

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

5. How does the Penske team almost break one of the racing rules?

6. What happens when Mark asks for advice from other drivers? Why do they act this way?

7. What does Mark say about fame and success?

8. What does Mark learn about himself after retirement?

9. How does the Penske team prepare for Formula One racing?

10. Describe Mark's experience with NASCAR. What does he learn from this experience?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mark dies in a crash.

Part 1) How does Mark end up racing one last time? How does this lead to his death? Might he have known that this was a risk he was taking? Why or why not?

Part 2) What does his death reveal about the sport of racing? How does it affect your view of this popular sport? What could be done to make this sport safer for those involved?

Part 3) Many forms of entertainment are dangerous for the performers/athletes. Are these activities worth the risks? Why or why not? Should it be legal to participate in these activities? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Roger Penske is Mark's funder and organizer.

Part 1) Describe their relationship. How does it begin? How does it affect both their careers in racing?

Part 2) How does this relationship change over time? Why? In the end, is this a good partnership? Why or why not?

Part 3) How important are funders and organizers today in sports and other forms of entertainment? How does this importance affect the relationship between the funder and the one he or she funds, as well as the form of entertainment?

Essay Topic 3

In the early 1970s, Roger Penske has a meeting with the American Motors people.

Part 1) Describe the reason for this meeting. How does Mark feel about this meeting? Why? How does this meeting affect Penske's racing team? How does it affect Mark specifically?

Part 2) What other changes take place within the Penske racing team over the years during which Mark is a driver? Why do these changes take place? How do these changes affect the Penske team?

Part 3) Do changes like these take place in other sports and forms of entertainment? If so, how and why? If not, why not? How do changes affect fans and the sport's image?

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