Quiz on Diphtheria and Related Themes

What does Dr. Welch need to help Albert recover from diphtheria?

• a hospital

• an antitoxin

• an ambulance

• more nurses

When Mark Summers says, “Well, don’t cross the Norton Sound—it’s not safe,” he’s warning about _________.

• a body of water between Nome and Nulato

• the hospital in Nome

• the train tracks in Nenana

• an icy street in Tolovana

How does musher Bill Shannon feel about getting to the next driver in Tolovana? Choose the BEST answer.

• determined

• uncertain

• frightened

• bored

Which line from the play best supports the correct answer to question 3 (about Bill Shannon's feelings about getting to the next driver)?

• “Shannon ties the crate to his sled and climbs on.”

• “You’re leaving now?”

• “The trip will take two days.”

• “The dogs are ready. And so am I.”

In Scene 7, why does Seppala turn around and head back to Nome?

• He becomes lost on the trail.

• One of his dogs is sick.

• He learns that more mushers have joined the relay.

• He sees a blizzard ahead.

Which line from the play best supports the answer to question 5 (about why Seppala turns around and heads back to Nome)?

• “Seppala slams on the brake.”

• “I thought I had 100 miles to go.”

• “Seppala turns Togo and the other dogs around.”

• “They added more teams.”

Choose the BEST answer. Helen is excited when she sees Kaasen and his dogs in Nome because she _________.

• can assume that Seppala is safe too

• wants to pet Balto

• is relieved that Kaasen survived the storm

• knows that Kaasen has the antitoxin

Which best describes the theme of the play?

• Teamwork can solve big problems.

• Dogs are loyal.

• Always risk your safety for others.

• Stay prepared for emergencies.

The veterinarian used an ______ to treat the sick giraffes.

It is my ______ to become a movie star.