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

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

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

4. What becomes Gary's mantra?
(a) Be true to yourself and to your dogs.
(b) It's not about winning, it's about how you play the game.
(c) If one person can do it, another person can do it.
(d) Slow and steady wins the race.

5. When does the Iditarod race start?
(a) Early April.
(b) Early January.
(c) Early March.
(d) Late January.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Prelude, what does Gary notice that finally triggers his "survival code?"

2. How many miles is The Burn?

3. Why does Gary stop before reaching Unalakleet?

4. Where does Gary sleep after his skunk encounter?

5. While training for his first race, why doesn't Gary sleep well?

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