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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) Every two days.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once a day.
(d) Every four days.

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

3. What does Devil do when Gary says, "Hi"?
(a) He growls at Gary.
(b) He bites Gary.
(c) He urinates.
(d) He wags his tail.

4. Where are the dogs when Gary sleeps in the Prelude?
(a) On top of Gary.
(b) Blown down the mountain.
(c) Attached to the sled.
(d) Around the fire.

5. Where is the true start of the race?
(a) Nome.
(b) Anchorage.
(c) Finger Lake.
(d) Knik.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many teams entered the race?

2. What do the other mushers unofficially vote Gary to be?

3. What does Ruth say to Gary when she brings him soup in "Beginnings"?

4. How long is the trail that the team runs in "First Snow"?

5. What is Gary's number for the race?

(see the answer key)

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