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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Happy Canyon, what does another musher ask Gary about the race?

2. What happens when Gary steps off his sled while in the basin?

3. How far is it from Koyuk to Nome?

4. Outside Shageluk, where is the musher who belongs to the abandoned sled?

5. What does Devil do to another dog in Dalzell Gorge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gary interacts with a variety of people, animals, and places in this book. Discuss how Gary interacts with his wife, trail leaders and others at the pre-race meetings, mushers on the trail, and animals on the trail. Are these interactions positive or negative? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use humor to convey his story? Discuss how he uses humor with Ruth, other mushers, and himself.

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