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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. After Devil falls in "First Snow", why isn't he run over by the sled?
(a) The sled stopped just in time.
(b) The sled swerved away from Devil.
(c) Devil rolled out of the way.
(d) Murphy pulled Devil up by his harness.

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

3. How long is the run up the Yukon River?
(a) Two hundred fifty miles.
(b) Two hundred miles.
(c) Four hundred miles.
(d) Three hundred miles.

4. How many other mushers are in the house in Shaktolik?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a musher from England say about Happy Canyon?

2. How long is the run in Dalzell Gorge?

3. Why does it seem like Rainy Pass should be difficult to run?

4. What happens during Gary's second night in the kennel?

5. How long is the trail that the team runs in "First Snow"?

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