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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dogs: Alaska.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Gary say when Ruth asks if he had a rough night after looking for the dogs and bike?
(a) "Yes. I can't wait to get some sleep."
(b) "Can't you tell by looking at me?"
(c) "Yes. But I'm sure I'll have worse."
(d) "No. It was more or less normal."

3. What does Gary see right after he unzips his sleeping bag and stands up at the end of the Prelude?
(a) The sled.
(b) The Alaska Range.
(c) His dogs.
(d) The food bag.

4. How long does it take Gary to get to Alaska?
(a) Seventeen days.
(b) Eight days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) A month.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Canadian dogs remind Ruth of what?

2. Which of these is NOT a mistake Gary makes when he starts training?

3. How often does Gary harness his "problem" dogs?

4. What did Gary ship to each checkpoint for the dogs?

5. What does Ruth say to Gary after his skunk encounter in "Major Wrecks"?

(see the answer key)

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