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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Gary stop at Kaltag?

2. What does Gary NOT hallucinate in The Burn?

3. Where is the second to last checkpoint?

4. In "An End", what is the doctor wearing?

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

Which three parts of the race do you think Gary would say are most challenging? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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