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

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

3. In the Prelude, what does Gary notice that finally triggers his "survival code?"
(a) The dogs were slowing down.
(b) The tracks behind the sled were filling up quickly.
(c) The temperature was dropping.
(d) Visibility was getting worse.

4. What does Ruth say to Gary when she brings him soup in "Beginnings"?
(a) "You're going to run the race, aren't you?"
(b) "You should get some rest."
(c) "You need to start earning some money."
(d) "You should think about giving up on the race."

5. What becomes strikingly clear when Gary gets to Alaska?
(a) He knows nothing about running dogs long distances.
(b) He doesn't have enough dogs for the race.
(c) He won't have enough money to enter the race.
(d) He is too tired to run in the race.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the command "Haw" mean?

4. About how many dog booties would be needed for one team for the entire race?

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

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