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

2. 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.

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

4. Why do the dogs run towards the beaver on the frozen lake while Gary is training for his first race?
(a) To kill it because it is a threat.
(b) To kill it for food.
(c) To scare it away.
(d) To see what it is.

5. What does Gary do when he first gets home after he encounters the snared doe?
(a) He goes to the kitchen to get food.
(b) He sits on top of Cookie's house.
(c) He makes a fire.
(d) He quietly enters the house and gets into bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Gary harness his "problem" dogs?

2. What does Ruth say to Gary right before he starts his dog run with the bike?

3. What is the setting at the beginning of the book?

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

5. Why does Gary carry a gun?

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