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

2. Why won't the cafe cook take Gary's money?
(a) Because Gary forgets to bring his money.
(b) Because he can't make change for Gary's money.
(c) Because Gary is running the Iditarod.
(d) Because he couldn't cook what Gary wanted.

3. What mountain is sometimes called the "American Everest"?
(a) Mt. Dalzell.
(b) Mt. Denali.
(c) Mt. Alaska.
(d) Mt. Yukon.

4. How many dogs does Gary take to Alaska?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Seven.

5. What does another musher say when Gary leaves the Finger Lake checkpoint?
(a) "I'm waiting until dark."
(b) "Good luck!"
(c) "Can we run our teams together?"
(d) "My dogs need more rest."

Short Answer Questions

1. Out of seventy teams, where is Gary and his team running when they reach Nikolai?

2. What did Gary ship to each checkpoint for the dogs?

3. How many teams stop at Don's Cabin, including Gary's team?

4. What does it mean when a musher comes from "Down Below"?

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

(see the answer key)

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