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

2. What does Ruth think will be Gary's biggest problem in the race?
(a) Finishing it.
(b) Having enough supplies.
(c) Getting enough rest.
(d) Getting the dogs to stop at Nome.

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) "Why don't you change your clothes?"
(d) "You need a shower."

4. Which of these is NOT a mistake Gary makes when he starts training?
(a) He doesn't use enough dogs.
(b) He loads his rig with gear.
(c) He uses too many dogs.
(d) He doesn't feed the dogs meat.

5. Why does Gary carry a gun?
(a) To protect himself against other mushers.
(b) To hunt.
(c) To protect himself from his dogs.
(d) To shoot feral dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gary do when he first gets home after he encounters the snared doe?

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

3. How often should a dog's feet be examined while running the Iditarod?

4. What did Gary ship to each checkpoint for the dogs?

5. Which experience does Gary NOT share with the dogs in "Becoming Dog"?

(see the answer key)

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