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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dogs: Becoming Dog; First Snow.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When does the Prelude take place?
(a) During Gary's second Iditarod race.
(b) Before Gary's second Iditarod race.
(c) Before Gary's first Iditarod race.
(d) During Gary's first Iditarod race.

4. 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) "Can't you tell by looking at me?"
(d) "Yes. I can't wait to get some sleep."

5. What does Gary say he had when he started training for his first Iditarod?
(a) Money.
(b) Insomnia.
(c) Help.
(d) Ignorance.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Gary start thinking like a dog?

2. According to Gary, what is the most important tenet of running dogs?

3. Where does Gary sleep after his skunk encounter?

4. What does Ruth say to Gary after his skunk encounter in "Major Wrecks"?

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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