Racing Through Danger Storyworks 3

Based on the first paragraph of the story, Nome needed ______.

• a dogsled team

• medicine

• a trail to Nenana

In the sentence “There were only a few ways to reach the remote town of Nome,” the word “remote” means ______.

• sick

• full of people

• close to other places

• far from other places

In which section do you learn about the plan for dogsled teams to work together to deliver the medicine?

• “A Race to Save Nome”

• “Smart and Brave”

• “The Frozen River”

• “Through the Blizzard”

Gunnar Kaasen chose Balto to lead his dogsled team because Balto ______.

• had dark fur that would be easy to see in the snow

• was the biggest of the dogs

• could deal with obstacles, like snow and ice

• ran faster than any other dogs

What does the map on page 8 show?

• the weather faced by Balto’s team

• the path traveled by the dogsled teams

• how many people live in Nome

• the time it took to get from Nenana to Nome

When Kaasen whispered "fine dog" to Balto, this showed that Kaasen felt_____.

• sad that the race was over

• tired after being on a dogsled for so long

• angry that Balto didn’t run faster

• proud of how Balto led the dogsled team

How many miles did Balto and his team need to carry the medicine to Nome?

• 2 miles

• 53 miles

• 27 miles

• 200 miles

What is Diphtheria?

• Diphtheria is a disease caused by bacteria. It is spread from person to person through coughing, sneezing, and touching. 

• The name of a rock band.

• A type of food.

• A fun dance.

Where and when does the story take place? 

• Asbury Park, NJ in the summer.

• Nome, Alaska in the winter.

• Neptune, NJ in the spring.

• Belmar, NJ in the fall.

What is the job of a lead dog in dogsled teams?

• To stop for water breaks.

• To jump and play in the snow.

• To look for dog treats.

• To run in front of the other dogs and show them what to do.