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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gary discovers that this spice helps dogs eat when they're not hungry.

2. Why does Gary attend the pre-race banquet?

3. What does Gary NOT do when he reaches the Finger Lake checkpoint?

4. How long does it take Gary to get to Alaska?

5. What does Devil do when Gary says, "Hi"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think the chapter is called "An End"?

2. Describe Don's Cabin. How did it get its name?

3. In "Major Wrecks," what happens when Gary does a training run with an old bicycle pulled by five dogs?

4. Why is Gary elated when he reaches the checkpoint at Rainy Pass Lodge?

5. Describe how Gary and his team finish the race.

6. Describe how Gary and his team descend into Dalzell Gorge.

7. Describe Gary's experience with the campfire outside of Kaltag?

8. Describe the interchange between Gary and the old man in Unalakleet.

9. What does Gary do to "become dog?"

10. Why is "Dogs from Hell" a good title for this chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a summary of the book. Include highlights of training, highlights of Gary's first race, and Gary's overall experience with the race. Weave the text into a coherent essay with distinct paragraphs and with transitions.

Essay Topic 2

What do you think Gary wishes he knew before his first Iditarod race? Include information about caring for the dogs, training, supplies, and different parts of the race.

Essay Topic 3

How do you think Gary's second Iditarod run was different from his first run? Give specific examples of at least three things he would probably do differently. Fully support your choices.

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