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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 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) "No. It was more or less normal."
(c) "Yes. But I'm sure I'll have worse."
(d) "Can't you tell by looking at me?"

2. According to Gary, what is the most important tenet of running dogs?
(a) Bring plenty of food for yourself and the dogs.
(b) Follow your instincts.
(c) Home is where you are with the dogs and sled.
(d) Change the batteries in your headlamp.

3. After Devil falls in "First Snow", why isn't he run over by the sled?
(a) The sled swerved away from Devil.
(b) Devil rolled out of the way.
(c) The sled stopped just in time.
(d) Murphy pulled Devil up by his harness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Canadian dogs remind Ruth of what?

2. How long is the trail that the team runs in "First Snow"?

3. Which experience does Gary NOT share with the dogs in "Becoming Dog"?

4. When do Gary and the dogs arrive in Alaska?

5. What is Gary's number for the race?

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