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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Race: The Yukon; Unalakleet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "First Snow", how much snow is on the ground?
(a) None--it melted right away.
(b) A foot.
(c) Four or five inches.
(d) A dusting.

2. Why doesn't Gary feel pain when the snow hook pierces his boot?
(a) The point was dull.
(b) The snow hook was pulled right back out.
(c) The point landed between two of his toes.
(d) The point didn't go in very deep.

3. Why doesn't Gary stop at Kaltag?
(a) He isn't tired.
(b) The drunk villagers are bothering him.
(c) He is anxious to finish the race.
(d) There aren't any restaurants.

4. Why does Gary stop before reaching Unalakleet?
(a) He sees a campfire.
(b) The dogs are whining.
(c) The dogs need to be snacked.
(d) He is famished.

5. What mountain is sometimes called the "American Everest"?
(a) Mt. Yukon.
(b) Mt. Denali.
(c) Mt. Alaska.
(d) Mt. Dalzell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which experience does Gary NOT share with the dogs in "Becoming Dog"?

2. How many other mushers are in the house in Shaktolik?

3. How does Gary get through the bitterly cold nights in The Yukon?

4. What checkpoint is right after the Finger Lake checkpoint?

5. What happens when the team gets to the end of the driveway to run in the first snow of the season?

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