Understanding Gunnar Kaasen's Journey

How did Gunnar Kaasen know Olson's team was on its way?

• He received a telegraph message.

• Balto was barking loudly.

• Balto and the team ran out to meet Olson.

• Balto and the team were on their feet sniffing the air.

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What made the trail to Port Safety so dangerous?

• There were no trees to stop the wind.

• It was rocky and harsh.

• There were polar bears that were looking for food.

• It snaked out over the sea ice.

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What did the message for Gunnar Kaasen say?

• It was a reminder to keep the serum warm.

• It said to keep going as fast as possible.

• It said to leave his dog team in Solomon.

• It said to stay in Solomon until the storm passed.

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With blowing snow painting everything white, Kaasen soon became disoriented. Another word for disoriented is:

• confused

• bewildered

• lost

• complicated

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Why did Kaasen's lead dog and another dog refuse to move?

• They were exhausted.

• They had lost the scent.

• They were scared of the incoming storm.

• Their feet were frozen.

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Why Wass Balto a better leader than even a human musher?

• He knew the feel of the land.

• He did not depend only on his vision.

• He had a very good sense of hearing.

• He knew the smell of the trail.

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Why did Kaasen sled right through the town of Solomon without stopping?

• He received a message telling him to go on.

• The lights in the town were out.

• He wanted to be the hero.

• The snow blocked out the shape of the buildings.

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The two sleds were identical! They were the same color, size, and even had the same sticker on the front. Identical means:

• Almost the same

• Exactly the same

• Kept out

• Identified

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The truck driver had to pull over because he lost all visibility in the dense fog. Visibility means the ability to ___.

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In this chapter, Balto really showed how special of a dog he was! What did Balto do that was so extraordinary?

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