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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Nikolai is about what temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

3. What does Gary do when he hears his diagnosis in the last chapter?

4. What test does Gary NOT have in the last chapter of the book?

5. How many teams stop at Don's Cabin, including Gary's team?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which three portions of the race do you think Gary would consider most mentally challenging? Fully support each of your choices.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's writing style. Be sure to discuss the person he uses, the tone, and writing techniques that he uses. What is the overall effect for the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Gary's relationships with Cookie and Devil. How does Gary communicate with each of them, and how do Cookie and Devil communicate with Gary? Give specific examples from the book.

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