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The Great Race: Iditarod Quiz

Authored by Christin Rhoney

English

6th Grade

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The Great Race: Iditarod Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Iditarod famously known as?

The Ultimate Sled Challenge

The Last Great Race on Earth

The Arctic Sprint

The Wilderness Run

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated the first full-length Iditarod race?

A challenge to cross the frozen tundra

A sporting event for entertainment

An outbreak of diphtheria in Nome

A festival celebration in Alaska

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far did the musher Shannon travel with the serum during the relay?

674 miles

800 miles

500 miles

750 miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What extreme conditions do the mushers and dogs face during the Iditarod?

Hot temperatures and dry conditions

Freezing temperatures and blinding blizzards

Heavy rainfall and muddy paths

Calm weather and clear skies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the serum if not used within roughly six days in Alaska's extreme conditions?

It multiplies in effectiveness

It becomes useless

It freezes solid

It turns into a vaccine

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the original Iditarod race as described in the text?

To compete for fame and fortune

To deliver serum to Nome in a critical situation

To explore new routes across Alaska

To celebrate Alaskan culture

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the text, how many mushers and dogs were involved in delivering the serum to Nome?

20 mushers and 160 dogs

150 mushers and 150 dogs

100 mushers and 150 dogs

50 mushers and 200 dogs

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