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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. They look for a way to get further into Formula One racing and realize that the opening at _________________ race track may enable them to get the team to the next level.

2. Mark Donohue has a strong, positive instinctive reaction to a new car that the _______________ people have made to try at Indianapolis, where they are underdogs without much experience.

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

4. While the engineers are repairing a car, what happens in the garage?

5. Mark is shocked when what is offered to them?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is this book important to race car enthusiasts?

3. What is Mark's initial reaction in Germany? How does Roger feel at first?

4. Describe Mark's retirement.

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

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

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

8. What does Roger Penske offer Mark? What does he think about this?

9. Describe Mark's death.

10. Overall, what does Donohue think about his trip to Germany?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mark comes into contact with many other drivers.

Part 1) Name two of these drivers and describe them. How do they compare to Mark, as far as personality and driving record?

Part 2) Describe the relationships between the drivers. How might this compare to the relationships between athletes in other sports?

Part 3) How do other drivers factor into one's abilities on the race track? How does this parallel real life, outside of racing?

Essay Topic 2

Indianapolis is an important track for Mark.

Part 1) Describe this track. Why is it so important to Mark? How does racing on this track affect Mark and others? What do they learn from racing on this track?

Part 2) What other races are important to Mark and his career? Why? How do these races alter his thinking, choice in cars, or beliefs about racing?

Part 3) What events in your own life have been significant? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Mark retires.

Part 1) Describe his last race and his retirement party. What does this reveal about Mark, the people with whom he works, and his fans?

Part 2) How does Mark view himself regarding his career and fame prior to his retirement? How does this view change as he grows closer to retirement? Why does it change in this way? How do you believe his view of himself regarding his career and retirement compares to the views of other celebrities and athletes?

Part 3) Do you see retirement as difficult for the general population as well? Why or why not? Why do people see their careers as truly a part of who they are? How does retirement change this? Is this a good change? Why or why not?

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