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

Short Answer Questions

1. Out of seventy teams, where is Gary and his team running when they reach Nikolai?

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

3. What does Gary NOT hallucinate in The Burn?

4. How does Cookie run on the frozen stream bed?

5. What is the maximum speed of a team in The Interior?

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

Discuss the role of setting in the book. Include a discussion of time and at least four places.

Essay Topic 3

Prepare an essay to the Iditarod race committee. Write as yourself, but incorporate as much information from the book as you can. Include recommendations for helping to prepare new mushers in the future.

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