The Great Race: Iditarod Quiz

What is the Iditarod famously known as?

• The Ultimate Sled Challenge

• The Last Great Race on Earth

• The Arctic Sprint

• The Wilderness Run

What motivated the first full-length Iditarod race?

• A challenge to cross the frozen tundra

• A sporting event for entertainment

• An outbreak of diphtheria in Nome

• A festival celebration in Alaska

How far did the musher Shannon travel with the serum during the relay?

• 674 miles

• 800 miles

• 500 miles

• 750 miles

What extreme conditions do the mushers and dogs face during the Iditarod?

• Hot temperatures and dry conditions

• Freezing temperatures and blinding blizzards

• Heavy rainfall and muddy paths

• Calm weather and clear skies

What happens to the serum if not used within roughly six days in Alaska's extreme conditions?

• It multiplies in effectiveness

• It becomes useless

• It freezes solid

• It turns into a vaccine

What was the primary purpose of the original Iditarod race as described in the text?

• To compete for fame and fortune

• To deliver serum to Nome in a critical situation

• To explore new routes across Alaska

• To celebrate Alaskan culture

According to the text, how many mushers and dogs were involved in delivering the serum to Nome?

• 20 mushers and 160 dogs

• 150 mushers and 150 dogs

• 100 mushers and 150 dogs

• 50 mushers and 200 dogs

What does the term "cargo" refer to in the glossary provided?

• A type of sled used in the Iditarod

• Something that is carried from one place to another

• A checkpoint in the Iditarod race

• A strategy used by mushers during the race

What is "diphtheria" as defined in the glossary?

• A hill of snow piled up by the wind

• A serious and contagious disease that makes breathing difficult

• Damage caused by being in freezing conditions for too long

• A famous checkpoint in the Iditarod race

Match the following words to their definitions:

• Human Drivers

• Pales in Comparison

• A sled dog race in Alaska

• Iditarod

• Not as impressive or important

• Musher

• a serious and contagious disease

• Cargo

• Carried from one place to another

• Diphtheria