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Race Against Death

Quiz by Amanda Behm

Grade 8
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    Based on the article, what was a result of the diphtheria medicine not making it to Nome, Alaska, on the Alameda?
    B: An Eskimo family with four children came to Nome.
    C: Winter cut the town of Nome off from the rest of the world.
    A: The Alaskan railroad was expanded from Nenana to Nome.
    D: Children died from sores in their throats blocking their windpipes.
    300s
    RI.8.3
  • Q2
    Based on the information in the article, which sentence best explains why the mushers made the tripfrom Nenana to Nome despite the harsh conditions?
    C: The mushers wanted to be famous and be seen as heroes around the country.
    A: The mushers were sick with diphtheria and needed the medicine.
    B: The mushers would receive a reward for bringing the medicine back to Nome.
    D: The mushers wanted to help the residents of Nome during their difficult time.
    120s
    RI.8.3
  • Q3
    Which of the following best indicates that the article is nonfiction?
    B: It describes dogsled driving.
    C: It discusses a real-life disease.
    D: It describes real events in the town of Nome.
    A: It takes place in winter.
    120s
    RI.8.5

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