Balto's Heroic Journey in Nome

In 1925, Balto, a sled dog in Alaska, became a hero by leading a dogsled team to deliver life-saving diphtheria medicine to Nome during a severe blizzard. Despite the challenges, including harsh weather and treacherous terrain, Balto and his driver Gunnar completed the journey in record time, saving many lives. Balto's bravery was celebrated nationwide, and a statue was erected in his honor in Central Park, New York.

What was the primary mode of transportation in Nome, Alaska during the winter of 1925?

• Trains

• Dogsleds

• Boats

• Planes

What illness threatened the town of Nome, prompting the need for medicine?

• Influenza

• Diphtheria

• Measles

• Smallpox

How many dog teams participated in the relay to deliver the medicine?

• 21

• 15

• 30

• 25

What natural obstacle did Gunnar and Balto encounter that caused the sled to overturn?

• A rocky path

• A dense forest

• A frozen river

• A steep hill

How did Balto help the team when they encountered cracking ice?

• He barked loudly to alert Gunnar

• He led the team in a different direction

• He ran faster to cross quickly

• He stopped just in time to avoid danger

What did Gunnar do to prevent Balto's paws from freezing?

• Placed them near a fire

• Rubbed them in powdery snow

• Wrapped them in cloth

• Covered them with fur

How long did it take Gunnar and Balto to deliver the medicine to Nome?

• 15 days

• 10 days

• 5 and a half days

• 7 days

What was erected in Central Park to honor Balto's bravery?

• A mural

• A plaque

• A statue

• A fountain

Who did Gunnar credit as the true hero of the journey?

• The doctor

• The other dogs

• The mayor

• Balto

What was the reaction of people across America to Balto's heroic deed?

• They ignored it

• They criticized it

• They cheered for him

• They were indifferent