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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. 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) "Can't you tell by looking at me?"
(c) "Yes. But I'm sure I'll have worse."
(d) "Yes. I can't wait to get some sleep."

2. In "Dogs from Hell," which of these things does NOT happen to Gary when he was looking for the dogs?
(a) He is covered with wood ticks.
(b) He wades in a swamp.
(c) He is bitten by mosquitoes.
(d) He gets caught in the rain.

3. Where does Gary get the old bike he uses for dog running?
(a) It was his childhood bike.
(b) At an auction.
(c) From a neighbor.
(d) He found it in the barn.

4. What does Ruth say to Gary right before he starts his dog run with the bike?
(a) "Don't you think you might have rather more dogs than you need?"
(b) "Be careful this time. You know what happened during your last run."
(c) "Let me help you harness those rascals."
(d) "I hope to see you for dinner tonight, in one piece."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the opening story of the book, where does Gary end up after he is blown sideways?

2. What does the command "Haw" mean?

3. Why doesn't Gary shoot the beaver in "Beginnings" after he aims his gun?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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