Jr. Iditarod 1
Mushers practice with their dogs every day so their dogs will
Understand and obey their commands
the cat ran past the mouse.
The
You would most likely use the word brutal to describe
____________.
a meal
a party
an attack
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Which of the following is the best main idea statement for this book?
The Jr. Iditarod is a demanding dogsked race in Alaska for 14 to 17 year old teens.
Why do mushers make special food for their dogs during the race?
The dogs need special nutrition to race
The dog likes treats
treats.
To endure hardship, a person must ___________ it.
enjoy
live through
complain about
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How do the mushers likely feel when they reach Yentna Station?
relieved and tired
What is the main idea of the section titled "Choosing a leader"?
Mushers try many dogs as the leader before they decide on one.
Astin can run fast
Austin can run fast.
An ethic will help a person ___________.
decide how to behave
read faster
know how to have fun
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8
Read the following sentence: Mushers in the Jr. Iditarod race across many miles of challenging terrain. What is another word for terrain?
land
After spending ten hours at Yentna Station, what do mushers do?
hit the trail
I lik to read.
like
Something grueling is _______________.
very difficult
done in partners
easy to complete
What's missing
2 4 6 ___ 10
8
How did the author support the idea that mushers are always concerned about the safety of other mushers?
Mushers stop to help each other even if it means they might lose the race.
Why do adults check the payload, or supplies, for each musher?
To make sure each musher is carrying everything that is needed and all the gear is well packed.
______ man went to the store.
The
Which one requires the most stamina?
a long backpacking trip
lifting a very heavy box
thirty minutes of weight training
What's missing
5 10 ___ 20 25
15
What is a musher?
The person driving the sled.