Balto - Chapter 1 Quiz

Where is the city of Nome located?

• Canada

• Alaska

• Russia

• Greenland

Why were sled dogs the most important animals in Nome, Alaska in the 1920s?

• They were used for entertainment

• They were the only reliable form of transportation in the snow

• They were kept as pets by most families

• They were used to pull carts in the summer

What was the only way into Nome in the winter months?

• By airplane

• By snowmobile

• By sled dog teams

• By train

What breed was Balto?

• Golden Retriever

• Siberian Husky

• Alaskan Malamute

• German Shepherd

Why are Huskies considered the best sled dogs for a team?

• They are the strongest animals in the Arctic

• They are well adapted to cold weather and work well on the teame

• They are the fastest dogs in the world

• They can live without food for days

When do sled dogs start training?

• As soon as they are born

• Around 2 months old

• After they turn 2 years old

• Only when they are fully grown

When do sled dogs get strapped into a harness for the first time?

• As newborn puppies

• Around 3 months old

• At 9 month old

• After a year of training

What does a musher use to drive a sled dog team, so the dogs listen to his/her commands?

• A whistle

• A leash

• Their voice and specific commands

• A bell

What does the command "Hike" mean?

• Stop

• Slow down

• Turn right

• Go forward

What is the name of the job for the sled dog that is harnessed closest to the sled?

• Lead Dog

• Swing Dog

• Team Dog

• Wheel Dog