SLED DOG RACE

The transcript describes the Rangeley Lakes sled dog race in Maine, near the Canadian border. It highlights the participation of professional and amateur teams from various regions, the historical significance of the event, and the role of Siberian huskies in the race. The challenges faced by dog team owners, such as the need for sponsorship and the high cost of dog food, are also discussed. The race concludes with Lloyd Slocum of Gorham, Maine, winning at an average speed of over 18 miles an hour.

Where is the Rangeley Lakes sled dog race held?

• In the state of Maine, near the Canadian border

• In the state of New York, near the Canadian border

• In the state of Massachusetts, near the Canadian border

• In the state of New Hampshire, near the Canadian border

What type of dogs are primarily used in the Rangeley Lakes sled dog race?

• Siberian Huskies

• Labrador Retrievers

• Alaskan Malamutes

• German Shepherds

What historical event is referenced by the phrase 'barking back to the days of the Klondike Gold Rush'?

• The Black Hills Gold Rush

• The Klondike Gold Rush

• The Yukon Gold Rush

• The California Gold Rush

What is a significant challenge for dog team owners in the race?

• Finding the right breed of dogs

• Training the dogs to run faster

• Ordering food in large quantities and finding sponsors

• Navigating through the snowy terrain

Who was the winner of the Rangeley Lakes sled dog race?

• Robert Brown from New Hampshire

• Jane Smith from Massachusetts

• Lloyd Slocum from Gorham, Maine

• John Doe from New York