Vocabulary
Iditarod Dream
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Mae Jemison
Me, Mop, and Moondance
100
The definition of "choreography" is: A.) the art of composing music B.) a lyrical dance C.) the art of arranging dance
What is C.) the art of arranging dance
100
Why doesn't Dusty see the snowmobile that causes his first tangle? A.) The ice was slick so the dogs fell B.) There was a moose so he was distracted C.) There was a blind corner so he couldn't see it
What is C.) There was a blind corner so he couldn't see it
100
Name the smallest country. A.) New Zealand B.) Singapore C.) Jamaica
What is B. Singapore
100
Why did Mae want to go to space? A.) For fame and fortune B.) To see the Earth from afar C.) To be closer to the stars
What is C.) to be closer to the stars, somewhere she always dreamed to be.
100
The name of the Elks' catcher. A.) Moondance B.) T.J. C.) Mop
What is C.) Mop
200
The word "cramped" is a(n)... A.) adjective B.) noun C.) verb
What is A.) adjective
200
Why are rumors spreading that Dusty mistreated his dogs? A.) Because his dogs look exhausted B.) Because none of them are wearing their booties C.) Because he ran so fast
What is C.) because he ran so fast
200
Who wrote "The Fear Place"? A.) Phyllis Reynolds Naylor B.) Paul Lee C.) Gail Sakurai
What is A.) Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
200
Which was Mae NOT involved in during school? A.) African American studies and chemical engineering B.) Student organizations C.) Space and Astronaut Club
What is C.) Space and Astronaut club
200
Why do Moondance's pitches start getting faster? A.) He holds the ball differently B.) He sees Mop's target C.) He listens to Titi's advice
What is C.) He listens to Titi's advice
300
To "simulate" something is to... A.) make a duplicate/copy B.) make something that feels/appears real C.) annoy or bother
What is B.) to make something feel or appear real
300
Which part of the trail has Dusty never done before? A.) The middle section of the forest B.) The beginning section in the woods C.) The end of the trail with the lake
What is B.) the beginning section in the woods
300
What is Shannon teacher's favorite soda? A.) Chilsung Cider B.) Coca-Cola C.) None, she likes tea.
What is A.) Chilsung Cider
300
During her time in the Peace Core, what did Mae do in West Africa? A.) She was in charge of health care for volunteers and U.S. embassy employees B.) She provided basic medical care for Cambodian refugees C.) She underwent intensive training for survival and wilderness skills
What is A.) She was in charge of health care for volunteers and U.S. embassy employees
300
Why was Moondance sad after Dad talked to him? A.) Because Dad says things that sound good, but they're not B.) Because Moondance pitched poorly and he was ashamed C.) Because Dad scolded him for almost hitting T.J.
What is A.) Because Dad says things that sound good, but they're not.
400
Which is NOT a synonym for "straggle": A.) Fall behind B.) Lag C.) Step aside
What is C.) Step aside
400
Which is NOT a difference between the real Iditarod and the Junior Iditarod? A.) Both have different number of dogs in the teams B.) Both allow racers of all ages C.) Both start and finish in different parts of Alaska
What is B.) Both allow racers of all ages
400
Where will the 2014 Olympics be held? A.) Sochi, Russia B.) London, England C.) Vancouver, Canada
What is A.) Sochi, Russia
400
Which is NOT a responsibility of a "mission specialist astronaut"? A.) To do experiments in orbit B.) To track satellites in space C.) To be familiar with the shuttle and its operations
What is B.) To track satellites in space. Scientist astronauts also help launch the payloads or satellites, and do extravehicular activities such as space walks.
400
What does Dad say is harder than being a great baseball player? A.) It's harder not to be a great ball player. B.) It's harder to retire and not play baseball anymore. C.) It's harder to coach the Elks.
What is A.) It's harder NOT to be a great ball player.
500
Which of the following is a "tributary": A.) US: Mississippi River B.) Korea: Han River C.) Canada: Hudson Bay
What is A.) US: Mississippi River
500
At the beginning of the race, which is NOT a reason Dusty is on edge? A.) He saw a moose on the trail B.) He's never done this part of the trail C.) The trail was crowded with obstacles
What is A.) He saw a moose on the trail
500
How many fingers and toes are in this classroom right now?
What is ??????
500
Why was Mae Jemison's mission to space important? A.) Because she made shocking new discoveries from her experiments B.) Because it shows that all people of the world can be astronomers, physicists, and explorers C.) Because she was then able to form the Jemison Group
What is B.) Because it shows that all people of the world can be astronomers, physicists, and explorers
500
Which does the narrator believe is worse than messing up and playing poorly? A.) Losing the game for your team B.) Doing something good, but not good enough C.) Losing to the Pumas and not going to playoffs
What is B.) Doing something good, but someone's not happy with you because you didn't do it good enough. Especially when that somebody is your dad.