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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Race: Norton Sound; Nome.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the first official race checkpoint?
(a) Eagle River.
(b) Anchorage.
(c) Knik.
(d) Skwentna.

2. Why isn't Gary worried when he doesn't see any other teams on the trail after he leaves Anchorage?
(a) He knows that the other teams are too far ahead of him.
(b) He knows he will see them later.
(c) He trusts Cookie.
(d) It is dark.

3. Where does Gary sleep after his skunk encounter?
(a) On the couch.
(b) In the bed.
(c) In the kennel.
(d) In the tub.

4. What does Devil do when Gary says, "Hi"?
(a) He wags his tail.
(b) He bites Gary.
(c) He urinates.
(d) He growls at Gary.

5. In the opening story of the book, where does Gary end up after he is blown sideways?
(a) Under an avalanche of snow.
(b) Against a rocky outcropping.
(c) On top of one of the dogs.
(d) At the bottom of a canyon.

Short Answer Questions

1. While training for his first race, why doesn't Gary sleep well?

2. What is Gary thinking about when he first sees the lights of Nome?

3. At Don's Cabin, why is the Doughnut man so angry?

4. About how many teams entered the race?

5. Where is Rainy Pass Lodge?

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