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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Race: Skwentna; Finger Lake.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the trapping trail outside of Anchorage end?
(a) At a river.
(b) At a vertical rock face.
(c) At a cabin.
(d) At the edge of a canyon.

2. How often should a dog's feet be examined while running the Iditarod?
(a) Every half hour.
(b) Three times a day.
(c) At the end of every day.
(d) In the morning and in the evening.

3. When do Gary and the dogs arrive in Alaska?
(a) Early February.
(b) Late November.
(c) Late January.
(d) Late December.

4. About how many miles does Gary add by taking the wrong trail out of Anchorage?
(a) One hundred twenty.
(b) Four hundred.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fifty.

5. What does Gary say when Ruth asks if he had a rough night after looking for the dogs and bike?
(a) "Yes. But I'm sure I'll have worse."
(b) "Yes. I can't wait to get some sleep."
(c) "No. It was more or less normal."
(d) "Can't you tell by looking at me?"

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens during Gary's second night in the kennel?

2. Why is Ruth crying when Gary and the team leave Knik?

3. What is Gary's number for the race?

4. What does Ruth think will be Gary's biggest problem in the race?

5. At the end of "Alaska", how does Gary feel about the start of the race?

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