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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the Prelude take place?
(a) Before Gary's second Iditarod race.
(b) During Gary's first Iditarod race.
(c) Before Gary's first Iditarod race.
(d) During Gary's second Iditarod race.

2. What does Gary do when he finds a snared doe while training for his first race?
(a) He curses then moves his team along.
(b) He cuts off the noose.
(c) He watches the doe free herself.
(d) He watches the doe struggle and finally die.

3. The mushers need to be in Anchorage how long before the start of the race?
(a) The night.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Two days.
(d) A week.

4. Which experience does Gary NOT share with the dogs in "Becoming Dog"?
(a) He urinates in the kennel.
(b) He cooks in the kennel.
(c) He eats the dogs' food.
(d) He sings a night song with the dogs.

5. Where is the first official race checkpoint?
(a) Anchorage.
(b) Knik.
(c) Eagle River.
(d) Skwentna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Devil do to another dog in Dalzell Gorge?

2. What is Gary doing when he almost runs into another sled and team outside Shageluk?

3. What does Ruth say to Gary when she brings him soup in "Beginnings"?

4. Where is the other musher in The Burn?

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

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