The Iditarod Challenge Quiz

What is the Iditarod?

• A type of sled used in races

• A famous sled dog race in Alaska

• A mountain in Alaska

• A breed of dog

How long is the Iditarod race approximately?

• 100 miles

• 500 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 1,500 miles

What animals pull the sleds in the Iditarod race?

• Horses

• Reindeer

• Dogs

• Wolves

In which month does the Iditarod usually start?

• December

• January

• March

• July

What is a musher?

• A type of sled

• The person who drives the sled and dog team

• A special breed of dog used in the Iditarod

• A checkpoint in the race

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Why do mushers and dogs participate in the Iditarod?

• For fun

• To find gold

• To compete and test their endurance

• To visit friends

What do the dogs wear to protect their feet during the race?

• Nothing

• Socks

• Booties

• Shoes

How many dogs can a team have at the start of the Iditarod?

• 8

• 12

• 16

• 20

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What is the main reason the Iditarod race was started?

• To celebrate Alaska becoming a state

• To remember the medicine that saved the town of Nome

• To promote tourism in Alaska

• To train dogs to be better pets

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What do mushers use to steer the sled?

• A wheel

• Reins

• Their voice and body weight

• A rudder