All About Sled Dogs

How do sled dogs feel about running in races?

• They love it!
• They get upset because the cut their feet.
• They hate being out in the cold.

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What trait would a good sled dog have to have?

• strong
• mean
• careful

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Why do sled dogs wear booties?

• to protect their feet
• to keep them warm
• to look cute

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Fact or opinion?
Sled dogs have to work as a team.

• fact
• opinion

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Why are the first dogs so important for the dog team?

• They lead the team.
• They get to finish first.
• They are the dogs the musher likes the best.

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What is the driver of the dog teams called?

• a musher
• a Hike
• the dog driver

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If a musher yells "Haw", what should the dog team do?

• turn left
• turn right
• stop

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How is training the dog teams different in summer than in winter?

• In summer, they use carts with wheels.
• In summer they take more breaks.
• In summer, shave the dogs short.

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In the book, where is one important dog sled race in the United States?

• Alaska
• Wisconsin
• California

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Fact or Opinion:
It is easy for the dogs to win because they are built to withstand snow and cold. 

• fact
• opinion

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