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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Gary steps off his sled while in the basin?

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

3. What test does Gary NOT have in the last chapter of the book?

4. How long is the run in Dalzell Gorge?

5. How long is the run up the Yukon River?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What positive experiences does Gary take away from his experience training for and running of the Iditarod? Discuss at least four.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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