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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many meals does Gary eat at the cafe in Nikolai?

2. What is the native man doing in Koyuk?

3. What does Gary tell the checker about going up Rainy Pass?

4. What is touted as the worst part of the race?

5. How does Gary get through the bitterly cold nights in The Yukon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think Gary wishes he knew before his first Iditarod race? Include information about caring for the dogs, training, supplies, and different parts of the race.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think the author chooses to begin the book with a foreshadowing incident? Give at least three possible reasons and fully support each.

Essay Topic 3

How do you think Gary's second Iditarod run was different from his first run? Give specific examples of at least three things he would probably do differently. Fully support your choices.

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