The Serum Run to Nome

What are the names of the two dogs that were considered heroes?

• Balto & Bebe

• Toto & Baby

• Balto & Togo

• Togo & Tito

What happened if patients received the serum quickly?

• They would get sicker.

• They would heal more quickly.

• They never got the serum at all.

• Most patients never healed.

What was the only transportation that could get to Nome?

• an airplane

• a train

• a car

• a dog sled

Why was Nome so hard to get to?

• It was remote from other cities (far away).

• The waterways were frozen.

• The nearest train station was 700 miles away.

• All of these

How were patients with diphtheria treated?

• There was a special serum they could take.

• They took a really hot bath to get rid of the illness.

• The doctor gave them a shot and some Tylenol.

• There was not a special medicine at this time.

How did the dog sled teams plan the long trip to Nome?

• One team ran the whole way.

• A relay of several teams took turns racing to Nome.

• They hopped on a train.

• They got lost and turned around instead.

Which dog has a statue in Central Park because of his heroic acts?

• Togo

• Balto

• Benji

• Lassie

Why did Balto become especially famous?

• He wasn't considered a very good racing dog or a strong leader but he made it to Nome.

• He was the most handsome dog of all.

• He was the biggest dog out of all the sled teams.

• He ran the farthest distance out of all the sled teams.

Alaskan Natives used sled dogs for many years. Why?

• The harsh winter conditions made it tough for other types of transportation.

• They love dogs so much.

• There are a lot of dogs around Alaska who need the work.

• They thought sledding with dogs was exciting.

How many days did it take for the dog sled teams to reach Nome?

• 2 months

• 7 months

• 3 days

• 7 days