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

Short Answer Questions

1. At Don's Cabin, why is the Doughnut man so angry?

2. What does Devil do to another dog in Dalzell Gorge?

3. What does Gary think as he lies in Dalzell Gorge?

4. Why won't the cafe cook take Gary's money?

5. Why doesn't Gary stop at Kaltag?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use writing to convey emotion? Discuss his techniques for conveying emotion in "Prelude", "Pre-Race", "Dalzell Gorge and the Burn", "Don's Cabin", and "An End."

Essay Topic 2

Which three portions of the race do you think Gary would consider most mentally challenging? Fully support each of your choices.

Essay Topic 3

Who are the main people, animals, and places in the book? Describe them physically if you can, and describe their personalities. Why is each of these important?

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