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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 does Gary get the old bike he uses for dog running?
(a) He found it in the barn.
(b) From a neighbor.
(c) It was his childhood bike.
(d) At an auction.

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

3. What time does the banquet end?
(a) An hour before the start of the race.
(b) Six in the morning.
(c) Three in the morning.
(d) Midnight.

4. What is the "presence" that Gary feels in the Prelude?
(a) Another musher.
(b) A mountain of snow.
(c) His sled.
(d) One of his dogs.

5. What is one mistake that Gary makes right before the race starts?
(a) He forgets to tie up the dogs.
(b) He changes his lead dog.
(c) He forgets to bring his hat.
(d) He gets in the wrong line order.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many other teams follow Gary onto the trapping trail?

2. How long does it take Gary to get to Alaska?

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

4. What does Gary see Marge hunt?

5. How many dogs does Gary take to Alaska?

(see the answer key)

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