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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Race: Pre-Race; Eagle River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one mistake that Gary makes right before the race starts?
(a) He changes his lead dog.
(b) He gets in the wrong line order.
(c) He forgets to bring his hat.
(d) He forgets to tie up the dogs.

2. How long does it take Gary to get to Alaska?
(a) Seventeen days.
(b) A month.
(c) Eight days.
(d) Two weeks.

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

4. According to Gary, what is the most important tenet of running dogs?
(a) Home is where you are with the dogs and sled.
(b) Change the batteries in your headlamp.
(c) Follow your instincts.
(d) Bring plenty of food for yourself and the dogs.

5. What does it mean when a musher comes from "Down Below"?
(a) He or she is a native of Alaska.
(b) When racing, he or she comes from behind to win the race.
(c) He or she is from the lower forty-eight states.
(d) He or she comes from a place with below-zero temperatures.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Prelude Gary writes, "The difficulty came because of ____________."

2. Which of these is NOT a mistake Gary makes when he starts training?

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

4. What happens during Gary's second night in the kennel?

5. What is the "presence" that Gary feels in the Prelude?

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