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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. Which experience does Gary NOT share with the dogs in "Becoming Dog"?
(a) He eats the dogs' food.
(b) He urinates in the kennel.
(c) He sings a night song with the dogs.
(d) He cooks in the kennel.

2. What does the old man in Unalakleet say to Gary?
(a) "You have become one of them."
(b) "You need to see a doctor."
(c) "You need to eat more."
(d) "You should turn back."

3. How cold do the natives say it gets in The Yukon?
(a) Cold enough that you can't piss.
(b) Cold enough that your eyes freeze shut.
(c) Cold enough to freeze your nose hairs.
(d) Cold enough to spit and have it bounce.

4. What does Devil do when Gary says, "Hi"?
(a) He bites Gary.
(b) He growls at Gary.
(c) He wags his tail.
(d) He urinates.

5. What does Gary do when he starts to get really cold in The Yukon?
(a) He puts sweaters on the dogs.
(b) He stops and puts on warmer clothes.
(c) He ignores the cold, hoping it is only temporary.
(d) He stops to rest for the night.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "First Snow", how much snow is on the ground?

2. After Devil falls in "First Snow", why isn't he run over by the sled?

3. What does one of the mushers say when Gary and his team are on the frozen river in Happy Canyon?

4. How does Cookie run on the frozen stream bed?

5. What does Gary tell the checker about going up Rainy Pass?

(see the answer key)

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