Magic Tree House #26 Balto of the Blue Dawn Ch 3-4

What was the only form of transportation to and from Nome during the winter?

• train

• boat

• cart

• Dogsled

What was Oki going to do?

• Go by dogsled himself to get the medicine from Gunnar Kaasen

• Get tickets to fly a plane

• Drive a car

• Ride a train

What was the radio bulletin Jack and Annie heard while waiting for Oki to talk to his uncle?

• That 5 people had died in Nome, Alaska from the outbreak of Diphtheria

• the best mushers and dogs were trying to get the medicine to Nome before anyone else dies

• there’s a big blizzard coming from the Arctic

• the mushers may not be able to continue to Nome

Why is getting the medicine a race against death?

• There were other people trying to steal the medicines

• The medicines are expiring soon

• If the medicine doesn’t arrive in time, Oki’s mom, sister and others will die

• The medicines will be frozen and can't be used anymore

If Oki stays in Nome, how are Jack and Annie going to know where to go?

• They have a map

• They have GPS

• Uncle Joe’s sled dogs know the way

• Teddy will come to help them

What was Oki’s resolve when Jack and Annie told him he had to stay in Nome?

• He was relieved

• He was excited

• He was furious

• He accepted it, but was disappointed

How do Jack and Annie always treat dogs?

• By being firm, fair and giving kindness and respect

• My being strict

• By feeding them all the time

• By hitting them hard

What did Oki give Jack and Annie for food to give to the dogs?

• beef

• bones

• Dried fish

• chicken