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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man in Unalakleet offer Gary?

2. Which of these things happens between "Nome" and "An End"?

3. How does Gary spend most of his time in Dalzell Gorge?

4. What does another musher say when Gary leaves the Finger Lake checkpoint?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the sacrifices made for the race by Gary, the dogs, Ruth, and Gary's son. Do you think they would say the sacrifices were worth it?

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

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?

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