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

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

3. What is the setting at the beginning of the book?
(a) In the Colorado mountains.
(b) Near the Alaska Range.
(c) In the northern woods of Minnesota.
(d) On the Iditarod trail.

4. How do the dogs react when Marge enters the camp?
(a) They wag their tails and nuzzle her.
(b) They bark at her.
(c) They chase her away.
(d) They fight with her.

5. What does Gary see right after he unzips his sleeping bag and stands up at the end of the Prelude?
(a) The sled.
(b) His dogs.
(c) The Alaska Range.
(d) The food bag.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dogs does Gary take to Alaska?

2. What is something Gary does NOT ask at the pre-race rookie meeting?

3. What does Gary say when Ruth asks if he had a rough night after looking for the dogs and bike?

4. Why doesn't Gary feel pain when the snow hook pierces his boot?

5. When do Gary and the dogs arrive in Alaska?

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