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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Doughnut man?

2. How many Iditarod teams receive prize money?

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

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

5. Why won't the cafe cook take Gary's money?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use writing to convey emotion? Discuss his techniques for conveying emotion in "Prelude", "Pre-Race", "Dalzell Gorge and the Burn", "Don's Cabin", and "An End."

Essay Topic 3

Gary has a relationship with all of his dogs, but his relationship with Cookie is particularly strong. Give at least four examples of Gary's relationship with Cookie.

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