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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Beginnings: Dogs from Hell; Major Wrecks.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gary do when he finds a snared doe while training for his first race?
(a) He curses then moves his team along.
(b) He cuts off the noose.
(c) He watches the doe free herself.
(d) He watches the doe struggle and finally die.

2. In the opening story of the book, where does Gary end up after he is blown sideways?
(a) At the bottom of a canyon.
(b) Under an avalanche of snow.
(c) On top of one of the dogs.
(d) Against a rocky outcropping.

3. What does Ruth say to Gary when she brings him soup in "Beginnings"?
(a) "You need to start earning some money."
(b) "You should think about giving up on the race."
(c) "You should get some rest."
(d) "You're going to run the race, aren't you?"

4. According to Gary, what is the most important tenet of running dogs?
(a) Home is where you are with the dogs and sled.
(b) Bring plenty of food for yourself and the dogs.
(c) Change the batteries in your headlamp.
(d) Follow your instincts.

5. How do the dogs react when Marge enters the camp?
(a) They bark at her.
(b) They wag their tails and nuzzle her.
(c) They chase her away.
(d) They fight with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Crackers seem when Gary works ointment into the dog's feet at the beginning of the book?

2. Why does Gary carry a gun?

3. Where does Gary get the old bike he uses for dog running?

4. What does Gary say he had when he started training for his first Iditarod?

5. The Canadian dogs remind Ruth of what?

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