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

2. In "First Snow", how much snow is on the ground?
(a) A dusting.
(b) Four or five inches.
(c) A foot.
(d) None--it melted right away.

3. Which experience does Gary NOT share with the dogs in "Becoming Dog"?
(a) He eats the dogs' food.
(b) He sings a night song with the dogs.
(c) He urinates in the kennel.
(d) He cooks in the kennel.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where is the other musher in The Burn?

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

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