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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. To what does Gary compare the intensity of his hunger in Nikolai?
(a) Being in love.
(b) Having bruised ribs.
(c) Being freezing cold.
(d) Not sleeping for a week.

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

3. What does Gary say to the other musher in Dalzell Gorge?
(a) "I've got them."
(b) "I'm thinking about quitting."
(c) "Tough race, isn't it?"
(d) "Where am I?"

4. About how many miles is The Interior portion of the race?
(a) One hundred fifty.
(b) Three hundred.
(c) Seven hundred.
(d) A thousand.

5. What does Gary say he had when he started training for his first Iditarod?
(a) Money.
(b) Help.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Insomnia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Crackers seem when Gary works ointment into the dog's feet at the beginning of the book?

2. How does Gary describe the terrain of The Interior?

3. About how many dogs are in downtown Anchorage for the start of the race?

4. Why does it seem like Rainy Pass should be difficult to run?

5. During race training, how long does Marge stay with Gary and his team?

(see the answer key)

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