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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dogs: Becoming Dog; First Snow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruth say to Gary when she brings him soup in "Beginnings"?
(a) "You're going to run the race, aren't you?"
(b) "You should get some rest."
(c) "You should think about giving up on the race."
(d) "You need to start earning some money."

2. What happens during Gary's second night in the kennel?
(a) Devil destroys Gary's sleeping bag.
(b) Devil wags his tail at Gary.
(c) Gary decides he won't use a sleeping bag.
(d) Devil sleeps on top of Gary.

3. What does Gary do when he finds a snared doe while training for his first race?
(a) He watches the doe free herself.
(b) He cuts off the noose.
(c) He watches the doe struggle and finally die.
(d) He curses then moves his team along.

4. In the opening story of the book, where does Gary end up after he is blown sideways?
(a) Against a rocky outcropping.
(b) Under an avalanche of snow.
(c) At the bottom of a canyon.
(d) On top of one of the dogs.

5. Gary discovers that this spice helps dogs eat when they're not hungry.
(a) Pepper.
(b) Onion.
(c) Salt.
(d) Garlic.

Short Answer Questions

1. During race training, how long does Marge stay with Gary and his team?

2. What awakens Gary while he is training for his second Iditarod?

3. In the Prelude Gary writes, "The difficulty came because of ____________."

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

5. At the start of "Beginnings", how long has Gary been running dogs?

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