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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Race: Skwentna; Finger Lake.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of "Alaska", how does Gary feel about the start of the race?
(a) He doesn't think he will make it out of Anchorage.
(b) He is worried that he doesn't have enough supplies.
(c) He feels that he and the dogs are ready.
(d) He is worried that he doesn't have enough dogs.

2. Which experience does Gary NOT share with the dogs in "Becoming Dog"?
(a) He sings a night song with the dogs.
(b) He eats the dogs' food.
(c) He urinates in the kennel.
(d) He cooks in the kennel.

3. About how many dogs are in downtown Anchorage for the start of the race?
(a) Fourteen hundred.
(b) Six hundred.
(c) Two thousand.
(d) Four hundred.

4. What does Gary say when Ruth asks if he had a rough night after looking for the dogs and bike?
(a) "Can't you tell by looking at me?"
(b) "No. It was more or less normal."
(c) "Yes. I can't wait to get some sleep."
(d) "Yes. But I'm sure I'll have worse."

5. What is Gary's number for the race?
(a) Thirty-two.
(b) Twenty-two.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Fifty-three.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How far does Gary and his team get before leaving the trail from Anchorage?

3. What happens to the moose on the trapping trail?

4. When does Gary start thinking like a dog?

5. Why isn't Gary worried when he doesn't see any other teams on the trail after he leaves Anchorage?

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