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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the Prelude take place?
(a) During Gary's first Iditarod race.
(b) Before Gary's second Iditarod race.
(c) During Gary's second Iditarod race.
(d) Before Gary's first Iditarod race.

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

3. When does Gary start thinking like a dog?
(a) When he is bitten by one of his dogs.
(b) When he harnesses himself to the team.
(c) When he spends the day on his hands and knees.
(d) When he sleeps with them in the kennel.

4. What does Ruth say about running the dogs after the first snow?
(a) "Bring plenty of supplies."
(b) "Take the light sled."
(c) "Wait until tomorrow."
(d) "Take only seven dogs."

5. What does Gary write is the most important fact about skunks when running dogs?
(a) They scare dogs.
(b) They stink.
(c) They are nocturnal.
(d) They may carry rabies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dogs does Gary take to Alaska?

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

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

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

5. What does Gary see right after he unzips his sleeping bag and stands up at the end of the Prelude?

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