Silver by Gloria Whelan: Ch. 3-4

Eskimos are ______ to Alaska.

• native

• important

• flying

• unique

What is blanket tossing? What are two reasons that Eskimos practice blanket tossing?

To make Sally less nervous, Rachel's dad has her ​ (a)   the dog tightly and ​ (b)   to her.

• hug
• talk
• grab
• sing

Mushers use _______ to keep their dogs' feet safe against sharp ice.

• sandals

• socks

• booties

• crocs

The Rondy race lasts a few​ (a)   .

• hours
• minutes
• days
• weeks

How long does the Iditarod last?

• A few hours

• Weeks

• Days

• Months

What is Rachel's new dream?

Why does Rachel's dad end up letting her have one of Ruff's puppies?

• They were too small for racing.

• He wants Rachel to be a racer like him.

• They were born on her birthday.

• They were born too early.

According to Rachel, dogs make good _________.

Match the following

• Places where mushers can stop for food, first aid, and new dogs if one is injured

• Eskimos

• The starting line for the race

• Silver

• Native villagers of Alaska

• The chute

• Traditional coats trimmed with seal and wolf fur

• Parkas

• One of Ruff's puppies; the runt

• Checkpoints