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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of terrain do the teams encounter between Shaktolik and Koyuk?
(a) Icy.
(b) Hilly.
(c) Steep.
(d) Snowy.

2. Why doesn't Gary stop at Kaltag?
(a) The drunk villagers are bothering him.
(b) He isn't tired.
(c) There aren't any restaurants.
(d) He is anxious to finish the race.

3. What is the first thing the doctor in "An End" says to Gary?
(a) "The tests are positive."
(b) "You need surgery right away."
(c) "Your wife should be here."
(d) "You are fit as a fiddle."

4. How does Gary spend most of his time in Dalzell Gorge?
(a) On his back.
(b) On his butt.
(c) On his sled.
(d) On his face.

5. For whom is the ham radio operator looking?
(a) One of the checkers.
(b) A fellow musher.
(c) A lost dog.
(d) The person in charge of the race.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gary say to the other musher in Dalzell Gorge?

2. Why does it seem like Rainy Pass should be difficult to run?

3. What does Gary think as he lies in Dalzell Gorge?

4. Why does Gary stop before reaching Unalakleet?

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

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