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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the major challenge in The Burn?

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

3. What is the distance between Iditarod and Shageluk?

4. Why doesn't Gary stop at Kaltag?

5. Who is the Doughnut man?

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

Why do you think the author chooses to begin the book with a foreshadowing incident? Give at least three possible reasons and fully support each.

Essay Topic 3

What positive experiences does Gary take away from his experience training for and running of the Iditarod? Discuss at least four.

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