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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ruth say about running the dogs after the first snow?
(a) "Take only seven dogs."
(b) "Wait until tomorrow."
(c) "Take the light sled."
(d) "Bring plenty of supplies."

3. In the Prelude Gary writes, "The difficulty came because of ____________."
(a) The terrain.
(b) The snow.
(c) The "problem" dogs.
(d) A headache.

4. When do Gary and the dogs arrive in Alaska?
(a) Late December.
(b) Early February.
(c) Late November.
(d) Late January.

5. According to Gary, what is "the be-all and end-all of running dogs on the Iditarod"?
(a) A tight tug.
(b) A healthy musher.
(c) Experience.
(d) Healthy dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gary see Marge hunt?

2. What becomes strikingly clear when Gary gets to Alaska?

3. What is one mistake that Gary makes right before the race starts?

4. Why doesn't Gary feel pain when the snow hook pierces his boot?

5. In the opening story of the book, where does Gary end up after he is blown sideways?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "An End," what is the difference between Gary's version of a normal life and his doctor's version?

2. In the Prelude, what warning signs of the coming storm does Gary miss?

3. Why does Gary think The Interior resembles another planet?

4. To what is Gary referring when he writes in the fourth chapter, "When it first happens it is frightening--like watching Dr. Jekyll turn into Mr. Hyde"?

5. Why does the race start in downtown Anchorage?

6. Why does Gary think that it's almost impossible to "see wild thinking?"

7. In the last chapter, how does the doctor tell Gary about Gary's test results?

8. What terrifies Gary during his run in the first snow?

9. How do the dogs show their desire to run in the first snow of the season?

10. What things are discussed during the musher meetings?

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