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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of terrain do the teams encounter between Shaktolik and Koyuk?

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

3. What mountain is sometimes called the "American Everest"?

4. Where is Shageluk?

5. What is Gary's diagnosis at the end of the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Gary's relationship with his dogs. How does it evolve over time? Discuss Gary's relationship with his dogs when he used them for trapping and hunting, after he lived with the dogs, during his first Iditarod, and in "An End."

Essay Topic 2

What positive experiences does Gary take away from his experience training for and running of the Iditarod? Discuss at least four.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use humor to convey his story? Discuss how he uses humor with Ruth, other mushers, and himself.

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