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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. What did Gary ship to each checkpoint for the dogs?
(a) Beds.
(b) Extra booties.
(c) Sweaters.
(d) Turkey gizzards.

2. Why is Ruth crying when Gary and the team leave Knik?
(a) She heard that the trail was very dangerous.
(b) She wants to run in the race, too.
(c) She wants to go home.
(d) She is very tired.

3. What happens during Gary's second night in the kennel?
(a) Devil wags his tail at Gary.
(b) Devil destroys Gary's sleeping bag.
(c) Devil sleeps on top of Gary.
(d) Gary decides he won't use a sleeping bag.

4. What is Gary doing when he almost runs into another sled and team outside Shageluk?
(a) Replacing the batteries in his headlamp.
(b) Looking for a candy bar.
(c) Adjusting the tug line.
(d) Cleaning his boots.

5. How many other teams follow Gary onto the trapping trail?
(a) One.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Twenty-seven.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how long does Gary and his team stop at the Finger Lake checkpoint?

2. What does another musher say when Gary leaves the Finger Lake checkpoint?

3. What does one of the mushers say when Gary and his team are on the frozen river in Happy Canyon?

4. At the start of "Beginnings", how long has Gary been running dogs?

5. What does the old man in Unalakleet say to Gary?

(see the answer key)

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