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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 happens to Gary's food at Finger Lake?
(a) It is rotten and must be thrown away.
(b) It is stolen.
(c) He gives it to his dogs.
(d) It mixes with the dogs' food.

2. What does Gary do when he finds a snared doe while training for his first race?
(a) He watches the doe free herself.
(b) He watches the doe struggle and finally die.
(c) He cuts off the noose.
(d) He curses then moves his team along.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Devil do to another dog in Dalzell Gorge?

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

4. How do the dogs react when Marge enters the camp?

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

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