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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. About how many miles is The Interior portion of the race?

3. Why is Gary lying down in Dalzell Gorge?

4. In the last chapter, where is Gary when he first sees the doctor?

5. What does Gary say to the other musher in Dalzell Gorge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the biggest mistakes Gary makes while running dogs? Include mistakes he makes while training, as well as those he makes during the race.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Who are the main people, animals, and places in the book? Describe them physically if you can, and describe their personalities. Why is each of these important?

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