The Iditarod
Kara
The dogs
Story vocabulary
Iron Will
100
Where does the race start and finish?
Starts-Anchorage Ends- Nome
100
Who is Kara's main competitor?
Alex Shepard
100
What is the name of Kara's first lead dog?
Kiska
100
Define whiteout
Heavy snow- all you can see is white
100
What is the first and last name of main character?
Will Stoneman
200
How many miles is the race?
1000 miles
200
Name 1 difficulty Kara faced during the race.
Kiska attacked by moose Kiska dying Saving Alex
200
Who took over the lead position when Kiska got hurt?
Taz
200
Define gangline
main rope that all the dogs are connected to.
200
How did the father die?
Drowned after cutting his sled free
300
How long does the race take?
10-20 days
300
How did Kara save Alex's life?
Put dry clothes on him Warmed boy temperature Fed him soup Waited with him til help arrived
300
What are the duties of the swing dogs?
Run behind lead dog Keep leader going Help around corners fill in as lead dog if necessary
300
Define snow hook.
Hook used to hold team in place.
300
What is the name of the lead dog in the movie?
Gus
400
What does the word Iditarod mean?
"Distant place"
400
How many dogs did Kara finish the race with?
14
400
What do the dogs do if they sense danger?
Hairs raise Ears perk up Step lightly
400
Define tundra.
Low flat land
400
Name 5 similarities between the movie and the story.
Kara and Wil had guns Both lead dogs were attacked Both saved a man's life Both Kara and Will cared more about doing the right thing Both were winners even though they both didn't win the race
500
What are the maximum number of dogs for the race?
20
500
What town does Kara live in?
McGrath
500
HoboName 5 of Kara's dogs/
Kiska Taz Nellie Kobuk Jake Kiana Hobo Nanook Marble Tucker Smoke Blue Nelchi Bonner
500
Define spindrift
Spray of fine snow blown by the wind
500
Name 5 differences between the book and movie
Male and female main characters Wil won- Kara lost Kara's lead dog died- Will's lead dog lived The person Kara saved thanked her- the person Will saved did not. Took place in Alaska- took place in Canada and Minnesota
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