Balto's Heroic Journey in Nome

Balto's Heroic Journey in Nome

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Life Skills

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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In 1925, Balto, a sled dog in Alaska, became a hero by leading a dogsled team to deliver life-saving diphtheria medicine to Nome during a severe blizzard. Despite the challenges, including harsh weather and treacherous terrain, Balto and his driver Gunnar completed the journey in record time, saving many lives. Balto's bravery was celebrated nationwide, and a statue was erected in his honor in Central Park, New York.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary mode of transportation in Nome, Alaska during the winter of 1925?

Trains

Dogsleds

Boats

Planes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What illness threatened the town of Nome, prompting the need for medicine?

Influenza

Diphtheria

Measles

Smallpox

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many dog teams participated in the relay to deliver the medicine?

21

15

30

25

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural obstacle did Gunnar and Balto encounter that caused the sled to overturn?

A rocky path

A dense forest

A frozen river

A steep hill

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Balto help the team when they encountered cracking ice?

He barked loudly to alert Gunnar

He led the team in a different direction

He ran faster to cross quickly

He stopped just in time to avoid danger

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Gunnar do to prevent Balto's paws from freezing?

Placed them near a fire

Rubbed them in powdery snow

Wrapped them in cloth

Covered them with fur

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take Gunnar and Balto to deliver the medicine to Nome?

15 days

10 days

5 and a half days

7 days

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