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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Race: McGrath; The Interior.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Dogs from Hell," which of these things does NOT happen to Gary when he was looking for the dogs?
(a) He gets caught in the rain.
(b) He wades in a swamp.
(c) He is bitten by mosquitoes.
(d) He is covered with wood ticks.

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

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

4. What does Ruth say to Gary after his skunk encounter in "Major Wrecks"?
(a) "What happened to you?"
(b) "Why don't you change your clothes?"
(c) "What's that smell?"
(d) "You need a shower."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the run in Dalzell Gorge?

2. In the Prelude Gary writes, "The difficulty came because of ____________."

3. What is the major challenge in The Burn?

4. What is Gary's initial experience with Rainy Pass?

5. What does Gary say to the other musher in Dalzell Gorge?

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