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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. What is something Gary does NOT ask at the pre-race rookie meeting?
(a) "If you can't see then how do you watch for them?"
(b) "Why is the Burn so dangerous?"
(c) "What's the Burn?"
(d) "What are suckholes?"

2. What does Ruth think will be Gary's biggest problem in the race?
(a) Finishing it.
(b) Having enough supplies.
(c) Getting enough rest.
(d) Getting the dogs to stop at Nome.

3. What does Gary see Marge hunt?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Fish.
(c) Deer.
(d) Grouse.

4. What does the checker at Finger lake offer to Gary's team?
(a) Straw beds.
(b) Ointment.
(c) Fresh meat.
(d) Booties.

5. How long does Gary spend in the back of the truck with the dogs when he brings them home from Canada?
(a) Three hours.
(b) All night.
(c) All day.
(d) Less than 30 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gary do when he finds a snared doe while training for his first race?

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

3. What does Gary say when Ruth asks if he had a rough night after looking for the dogs and bike?

4. What happens to Gary's food at Finger Lake?

5. Where is the true start of the race?

(see the answer key)

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