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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Beginnings: Dogs from Hell; Major Wrecks.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Prelude Gary writes, "The difficulty came because of ____________."
(a) The snow.
(b) A headache.
(c) The terrain.
(d) The "problem" dogs.

2. Which of these is NOT a mistake Gary makes when he starts training?
(a) He uses too many dogs.
(b) He doesn't use enough dogs.
(c) He doesn't feed the dogs meat.
(d) He loads his rig with gear.

3. What does Gary say he had when he started training for his first Iditarod?
(a) Insomnia.
(b) Money.
(c) Help.
(d) Ignorance.

4. Why doesn't Gary shoot the beaver in "Beginnings" after he aims his gun?
(a) His dogs startled him.
(b) He decided the beaver wasn't a threat.
(c) He fell on the ice.
(d) He decided it was wrong.

5. Where does Gary sleep after his skunk encounter?
(a) On the couch.
(b) In the bed.
(c) In the tub.
(d) In the kennel.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the opening story of the book, where does Gary end up after he is blown sideways?

2. How often does Gary harness his "problem" dogs?

3. How do the dogs react when Marge enters the camp?

4. While training for his first race, why doesn't Gary sleep well?

5. What does the command "Haw" mean?

(see the answer key)

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