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Iditarod Challenge

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The command to get the dog team moving.

a)

Hike!

b)

Go!

c)

Shoo!

2.

These dogs are known for their intelligence and drive. These dogs are in front of the team.

a)

Swing Dog

b)

Lead Dog

c)

Sled Dog

3.

The main body of a sled where passengers or gear may be carried.

a)

basket

b)

bucket

c)

sled

4.

The main line that the dogs and sled are attached to.

a)

mainline

b)

gangline

c)

sledline

5.

Pushing with one foot while keeping the other on the sled.

a)

pushing

b)

scooting

c)

pedaling

6.

The command to get the dog team to stop.

a)

Stop!

b)

Whoa!

c)

Halt!

7.

Slippers for dogs, worn to prevent ice forming between the dogs toes. Made from fleece and Gore-tex.

a)

slippers

b)

doggie shoes

c)

booties

8.

The two dogs right in front of the sled. They are normally the heaviest dogs in the team.

a)

Wheel dogs

b)

Sled dogs

c)

Lead dogs

9.

A large metal hook that can be driven into firm snow to anchor the team for a short period.

a)

I-snow hook

b)

Metal hook

c)

Ice or Snow hook

10.

The command for dogs to turn RIGHT.

a)

Go

b)

Gee

c)

Gaw

11.

The narrow pieces of wood that a sled rides on.

a)

sledders

b)

sliders

c)

runners

12.

A person who drives a sled dog team.

a)

Musher

b)

Moose

c)

Masher

13.

The command for dogs to turn LEFT.

a)

Hee!

b)

Haw!

c)

Ho ho!

14.

The main line that connects the dog's harness to the gangline.

a)

dogline

b)

tugline

c)

harness line

15.

To take a dog out of the race

a)

out

b)

drop

c)

taken

16.

A wooden bumper on the front of a sled.

a)

bumper

b)

front bow

c)

cross bow

17.

The two dogs right behind the Lead dog. Possibly future Lead dogs.

a)

Swing Dogs

b)

Sled Dogs

c)

Xtra Dogs

18.

A northern mixed breed dog, bred for racing.

a)

Mutt

b)

Malamute

c)

Alaskan Husky

19.

A short line attached to the collar and gangline.

a)

neckline

b)

shortline

c)

collarline

20.

To take a musher and team out of the race.

a)

scratch

b)

drop

c)

out

21.

This remains lit until the last musher crosses the finish line.

a)

Lights

b)

Red Lantern

c)

Candles