New York City Marathon

What is the New York City Marathon?

• A marathon held in New York City

• A marathon held in London

• A marathon held in Boston

• A marathon held in November

When does the New York City Marathon take place?

• On the first Sunday in November

• On the last Sunday in November

• On the first Sunday in October

• On the last Sunday in October

How are participants chosen for the New York City Marathon?

• Through a lottery system

• Based on their running experience

• By invitation only

• First come, first served

What was the record number of runners who finished the New York City Marathon in 2013?

• 50,304

• 50,740

• 50,000

• 50,500

What has the author been doing while he's been to New York?

• Reading about New York

• Watching videos

• Both reading and watching

• Neither reading nor watching

What has the author learned about the New York City Marathon?

• The number of participants

• The route of the marathon

• The training exercises

• The starting time

What does the special chip tied to the runners' shoes do?

• Records their times

• Provides energy

• Tracks their location

• Monitors their heart rate

What do people give the runners every five kilometers?

• Water and fruit

• Energy bars

• Medals

• Trophies

How long did it take the faster professional runners to complete the marathon?

• Two hours

• Three hours

• Four hours

• Five hours

How long did it take the author's parents to complete the marathon?

• Three and a half hours

• Two hours

• Four hours

• Five hours