Characters
Who is the main character?
Russell
Where does the story take place?
In the Arctic region
What is the main problem in the story?
The team must survive the Arctic and stay ahead in the race
What is a central theme of the book?
Teamwork and perseverance
What does “arctic” mean?
Very cold; related to the region around the North Pole
What animal is in the story?
Arctic fox — or another animal featured in their race
What season is it during the story?
Winter
How does the story begin?
The teams prepare for the Arctic leg of the race and travel north
How does teamwork play a role?
The team must cooperate to survive and complete the race
Define “expedition.”
A journey or trip made for a special purpose or exploration
Name a friend of the main character.
Mari, Dev, or Sage
Describe one element of the environment.
Snow, ice, cold weather, frozen land, etc.
What is a major event in the middle?
The team faces a setback, such as getting lost or helping an injured animal
What role does friendship play?
The characters support and encourage one another through challenges
What does “survival” mean?
Staying alive in difficult conditions
What is the character’s goal?
To complete the Arctic leg of the race and help his team succeed
How does the setting impact the story?
The cold and icy conditions make survival and teamwork harder
How does the story end?
They finish the race, having learned about teamwork and perseverance
How is perseverance shown?
The characters don’t give up even when the journey gets hard
Explain the term “habitat.
The natural home or environment of an animal or plant
Describe the character’s personality.
Brave, determined, caring, or adventurous
What challenges does the setting present?
Freezing temperatures, difficult travel, danger from wildlife, exhaustion
What lesson is learned by the characters?
Teamwork, friendship, and helping others are more important than winning
What is the message of the story?
Working together and caring for others leads to success
What is a synonym for “adventure”
Journey, quest, or exploration