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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. Why is Gary lying down in Dalzell Gorge?
(a) He is finally getting some sleep.
(b) Another musher knocked him down.
(c) He hit his head and was knocked unconscious.
(d) He slipped on the ice and fell.

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

3. According to Gary, what is the race primarily about?
(a) Perseverance.
(b) Caring for the dogs.
(c) Being knowledgeable.
(d) Instinct.

4. When do Gary and the dogs arrive in Alaska?
(a) Late November.
(b) Late December.
(c) Early February.
(d) Late January.

5. What becomes Gary's mantra?
(a) It's not about winning, it's about how you play the game.
(b) If one person can do it, another person can do it.
(c) Be true to yourself and to your dogs.
(d) Slow and steady wins the race.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the command "Haw" mean?

2. What does Gary think as he lies in Dalzell Gorge?

3. What does Gary do when he first gets home after he encounters the snared doe?

4. Why doesn't Gary feel pain when the snow hook pierces his boot?

5. What does Devil do when Gary says, "Hi"?

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