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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Race: Dalzell Gorge and the Burn.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the other musher's lead dog die on the trapping trail?
(a) He dies of old age.
(b) He dies of hypothermia.
(c) He dies from a foot infection.
(d) He is attacked by a moose.

2. What does Gary NOT do when he reaches the Finger Lake checkpoint?
(a) Mend harnesses.
(b) Rub the dogs' shoulders.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Check the dogs' toes.

3. How does Gary spend most of his time in Dalzell Gorge?
(a) On his face.
(b) On his butt.
(c) On his sled.
(d) On his back.

4. What does Ruth think will be Gary's biggest problem in the race?
(a) Getting the dogs to stop at Nome.
(b) Finishing it.
(c) Having enough supplies.
(d) Getting enough rest.

5. What does it mean when a musher comes from "Down Below"?
(a) He or she comes from a place with below-zero temperatures.
(b) He or she is from the lower forty-eight states.
(c) When racing, he or she comes from behind to win the race.
(d) He or she is a native of Alaska.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dogs does Gary take to Alaska?

2. While training for his first race, why doesn't Gary sleep well?

3. According to Gary, what is the race primarily about?

4. About how long does Gary and his team stop at the Finger Lake checkpoint?

5. Why doesn't Gary shoot the beaver in "Beginnings" after he aims his gun?

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