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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) Visibility was getting worse.
(b) The dogs were slowing down.
(c) The tracks behind the sled were filling up quickly.
(d) The temperature was dropping.

2. How does Crackers seem when Gary works ointment into the dog's feet at the beginning of the book?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Hungry.
(c) Cold.
(d) Restless.

3. When do Gary and the dogs arrive in Alaska?
(a) Late January.
(b) Late December.
(c) Early February.
(d) Late November.

4. At the start of "Beginnings", how long has Gary been running dogs?
(a) He has just started to run dogs.
(b) Almost two years.
(c) Almost two months.
(d) Almost a year.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are the dogs when Gary sleeps in the Prelude?

3. What does Gary write is the most important fact about skunks when running dogs?

4. What does Gary notice in the picture of a dog team training for the Iditarod?

5. What does Gary do when he finds a snared doe while training for his first race?

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