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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. Why isn't Gary worried when he doesn't see any other teams on the trail after he leaves Anchorage?
(a) He knows that the other teams are too far ahead of him.
(b) He knows he will see them later.
(c) It is dark.
(d) He trusts Cookie.

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

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

4. When does the Iditarod race start?
(a) Early April.
(b) Late January.
(c) Early January.
(d) Early March.

5. How many dogs does Gary take to Alaska?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Seven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gary notice in the picture of a dog team training for the Iditarod?

2. In "Dogs from Hell," which of these things does NOT happen to Gary when he was looking for the dogs?

3. Why is Ruth crying when Gary and the team leave Knik?

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

5. What awakens Gary while he is training for his second Iditarod?

(see the answer key)

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