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

2. What does Ruth say to Gary right before he starts his dog run with the bike?
(a) "I hope to see you for dinner tonight, in one piece."
(b) "Be careful this time. You know what happened during your last run."
(c) "Don't you think you might have rather more dogs than you need?"
(d) "Let me help you harness those rascals."

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

4. Gary discovers that this spice helps dogs eat when they're not hungry.
(a) Pepper.
(b) Garlic.
(c) Onion.
(d) Salt.

5. How long does it take Gary to get to Alaska?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Eight days.
(c) A month.
(d) Seventeen days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth say about running the dogs after the first snow?

2. How often should a dog's feet be examined while running the Iditarod?

3. What happens during Gary's second night in the kennel?

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

5. Why does Gary attend the pre-race banquet?

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