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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Beginnings: Dogs from Hell; Major Wrecks.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does Gary harness his "problem" dogs?
(a) Once a day.
(b) Every four days.
(c) Every two days.
(d) Once a week.

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

3. What does Ruth say to Gary after his skunk encounter in "Major Wrecks"?
(a) "What happened to you?"
(b) "What's that smell?"
(c) "You need a shower."
(d) "Why don't you change your clothes?"

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

5. What does Gary do when he finds a snared doe while training for his first race?
(a) He watches the doe free herself.
(b) He cuts off the noose.
(c) He curses then moves his team along.
(d) He watches the doe struggle and finally die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gary say he had when he started training for his first Iditarod?

2. Why do the dogs run towards the beaver on the frozen lake while Gary is training for his first race?

3. What does the command "Haw" mean?

4. How long does Gary spend in the back of the truck with the dogs when he brings them home from Canada?

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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