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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. What does Gary think as he lies in Dalzell Gorge?
(a) "Where am I?"
(b) "Where are my dogs?"
(c) "Why am I lying down?"
(d) "Is the race over?"

2. 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.

3. Gary discovers that this spice helps dogs eat when they're not hungry.
(a) Pepper.
(b) Salt.
(c) Garlic.
(d) Onion.

4. What are the buffalo doing in The Burn?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Playing.
(c) Trying to cross the river.
(d) Hunting.

5. While training for his first race, why doesn't Gary sleep well?
(a) The dogs are whining.
(b) The scenery is too beautiful.
(c) A moose comes too close.
(d) He is hungry.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many dog booties would be needed for one team for the entire race?

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

3. What does Gary do when he finds a snared doe while training for his first race?

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

5. When do Gary and the dogs arrive in Alaska?

(see the answer key)

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