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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Race: Pre-Race; Eagle River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of "Alaska", how does Gary feel about the start of the race?
(a) He feels that he and the dogs are ready.
(b) He is worried that he doesn't have enough dogs.
(c) He doesn't think he will make it out of Anchorage.
(d) He is worried that he doesn't have enough supplies.

2. When does the Iditarod race start?
(a) Early January.
(b) Early March.
(c) Early April.
(d) Late January.

3. Why do the dogs run towards the beaver on the frozen lake while Gary is training for his first race?
(a) To scare it away.
(b) To kill it because it is a threat.
(c) To see what it is.
(d) To kill it for food.

4. How do the dogs react when Marge enters the camp?
(a) They chase her away.
(b) They wag their tails and nuzzle her.
(c) They fight with her.
(d) They bark at her.

5. How long is the trail that the team runs in "First Snow"?
(a) About seventy miles.
(b) About ten miles.
(c) About twenty miles.
(d) About one hundred miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth say to Gary after his skunk encounter in "Major Wrecks"?

2. Where does Gary get the old bike he uses for dog running?

3. What does Ruth say to Gary when she brings him soup in "Beginnings"?

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

5. The Canadian dogs remind Ruth of what?

(see the answer key)

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