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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Prelude, what does Gary notice that finally triggers his "survival code?"
(a) The temperature was dropping.
(b) The dogs were slowing down.
(c) Visibility was getting worse.
(d) The tracks behind the sled were filling up quickly.

2. During race training, how long does Marge stay with Gary and his team?
(a) One week.
(b) Three days.
(c) One night.
(d) One night and the next morning.

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

4. What does it mean when a musher comes from "Down Below"?
(a) He or she is from the lower forty-eight states.
(b) He or she is a native of Alaska.
(c) When racing, he or she comes from behind to win the race.
(d) He or she comes from a place with below-zero temperatures.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Gary, what is "the be-all and end-all of running dogs on the Iditarod"?

2. What does Gary see Marge hunt?

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

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

5. How many dogs does Gary take to Alaska?

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