Akiak Read Aloud

What is the total distance of the Iditarod Race mentioned in the story?

• 1,000 miles

• 1,151 miles

• 58 miles

• 7 races

What was Akiak's best previous finish in the Iditarod Race before her last chance?

• First place

• Second place

• Third place

• Fifth place

What command did Mick use to tell the dogs to turn left?

• Gee!

• Haw!

• Mush!

• Whoa!

Why was Akiak removed from the team at the Ophir checkpoint?

• She was too old to continue

• She had a jammed and sore pawpad

• She got lost in a blizzard

• The team was too far ahead

What did Akiak do after escaping from the checkpoint at Unalakleet?

• She immediately rejoined her team.

• She ran back to Nome.

• She continued on the trail alone, seeking food and water.

• She waited for Mick to catch up to her.

What was the status of Mick's team on Day Nine before the final dash for Nome?

• They were 22 minutes ahead of Ketcham and had 10 dogs.

• They were 22 minutes behind Ketcham and had 8 dogs.

• They were tied with Ketcham and had 12 dogs.

• They had just started the race with a full team.

On Day Ten, what caused the lead dogs to lose the trail and how was the problem resolved?

• A blizzard caused them to lose sight of the trail, and Mick used a compass to navigate.

• They encountered a maze of snowmobile tracks, and Akiak found Ketcham's trail and led the team back.

• The dogs were too tired to continue, and Mick had to rest them for several hours.

• Something was blocking the trail, and Mick had to clear it before they could proceed.

According to the Iditarod rules, what happens to a loose dog found on the trail?

• It must be immediately put back in harness with its original team.

• It is disqualified from the race and sent home.

• It may be put in the sled and taken to the next checkpoint.

• It must be left behind if its team is too far ahead.

How did the author organize this story?

• weeks

• chapters

• days