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

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

3. What does Ruth say to Gary when she brings him soup in "Beginnings"?
(a) "You're going to run the race, aren't you?"
(b) "You should get some rest."
(c) "You need to start earning some money."
(d) "You should think about giving up on the race."

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

5. What did Gary ship to each checkpoint for the dogs?
(a) Sweaters.
(b) Beds.
(c) Turkey gizzards.
(d) Extra booties.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At the start of "Beginnings", how long has Gary been running dogs?

4. How many other teams follow Gary onto the trapping trail?

5. What does Ruth think will be Gary's biggest problem in the race?

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