Dogs
Who was Seppala's lead dog?
Togo
What is one of the most important jobs of a musher?
What was a dangerous animal on the trail?
A moose
What state did they film the movie about the dogs?
Washington state
Emily Morgan
Why was Balto not a lead dog at first?
He is not fast, but he is strong.
Seppala
What was that "U" shaped piece called that could save the mushers 100 miles if they went that route?
Norton Sound
Why were the dogs unhappy in Los Angeles?
They grew sickly in the warm climate.
Why was it dangerous for the Inuits to get diphtheria?
Their body had no resistance.
Who felt bad Balto got all the fame (and not Togo)?
Seppala
What was the name of the man who fell asleep in Solomon and never carried the serum?
Ed Rohn
What could not happen to the serum?
It could not freeze.
How much money did they need to raise to save Balto from Los Angeles?
$2,000
What is the doctor's name?
Dr. Welch
Why was Balto put as the lead dog?
He knew where to go when everyone else was lost.
Why did people in Nome tell Seppala to wait and not go on?
There was a blizzard.
What is the difference between the serum and a vaccine?
Vaccine is before you get sick
Serum is after you get sick
What are the three words on Balto's statue?
Endurance - Fidelity - Intelligence
Who saw the unhappy dogs in Los Angeles and wanted to save them?
George Kimble
Name 3 qualities a lead dog should have
Variety of answers: have intuition, know the trail, avoid sudden obstacles, etc.
Who found the missing antitoxin serum?
Kaasen
Why was Emily Morgan helpful during the epidemic?
-former World War I nurse
-member of Red Cross
-missionary to Alaska
What did the New York Times say happened to Balto?
He died.
What state raised the money to save the dogs from Los Angeles?
Cleveland, Ohio