What are piles of snow?
Drifts
What happened to the serum when the doctor first looked at it?
It was frozen.
What is a trail?
A path
Who was the lead dog for Seppala's team?
Togo
What kind of race do we call it that the dog sled teams did?
A relay race (called the Iditarod).
How was Balto different from other dogs?
Balto was gentle and tame. He learned fast and was a good leader.
What is a harness?
A strap that holds a dog or other animal.
Why did Balto go all the way to Nome?
The team who was supposed to take over was sleeping because they thought Balto and the team would stop for the night due to the blizzard.
Where can you find the statue of Balto?
In Central Park, NYC.
About what year did this take place?
1925
What does the word pang mean?
Pain
Can you name either the doctor or the nurse from the story?
Dr. Welch and Nurse Morgan
What place was not a happy place for Balto where he got sick?