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What time did the clock read when Tatum peeked out from under her blankets?
What time did the clock read when Tatum peeked out from under her blankets?
3:46 a.m.
Where was Tatum's dad working at the time of the story?
Where was Tatum's dad working at the time of the story?
North Slope of Prudhoe Bay inspecting pipelines for leaks
How long did it take Tatum to put on her snow gear?
How long did it take Tatum to put on her snow gear?
Forty-three seconds
Why did Tatum have to sneak out of the house?
Why did Tatum have to sneak out of the house?
What was the winning time of the current year's Iditarod sled dog race?
What was the winning time of the current year's Iditarod sled dog race?
Who plans to gather rescue dogs from a shelter for their team in the Iditarod race?
Who plans to gather rescue dogs from a shelter for their team in the Iditarod race?
Who is an eighteen-year-old rookie from Montana participating in the Iditarod race?
Who is an eighteen-year-old rookie from Montana participating in the Iditarod race?
What is the last checkpoint before Nome in the Iditarod race?
What is the last checkpoint before Nome in the Iditarod race?
What happened to Manor that led to their withdrawal from the race?
What happened to Manor that led to their withdrawal from the race?
What did Beryl struggle financially to afford for the Iditarod race?
What did Beryl struggle financially to afford for the Iditarod race?
Who was Beryl's lead dog, favored by Tatum and showing great intelligence?
Who was Beryl's lead dog, favored by Tatum and showing great intelligence?
What did Tatum hope for Beryl's performance in the Iditarod race to attract sponsors for her dogs?
What did Tatum hope for Beryl's performance in the Iditarod race to attract sponsors for her dogs?
What are some of the challenges and dangers discussed by race officials in the Iditarod race?
What are some of the challenges and dangers discussed by race officials in the Iditarod race?
Where did Tatum work for Beryl at a temporary camp?
Where did Tatum work for Beryl at a temporary camp?
What specific event affected the mushers' standings at the last checkpoint before Nome?
What specific event affected the mushers' standings at the last checkpoint before Nome?
What is the dream of the young girl Tatum in relation to the Iditarod sled dog race?
What is the dream of the young girl Tatum in relation to the Iditarod sled dog race?
Who was the first woman to win the Iditarod, and in what year did she achieve this milestone?
Who was the first woman to win the Iditarod, and in what year did she achieve this milestone?
How many times did Susan Butcher win the Iditarod, and in which years did she achieve this feat?
How many times did Susan Butcher win the Iditarod, and in which years did she achieve this feat?
Who cheered J.M. across the finish line at the Iditarod?
Who cheered J.M. across the finish line at the Iditarod?
What prizes did mushers receive at the Mushers Awards Banquet?
What prizes did mushers receive at the Mushers Awards Banquet?
What is the significance of the Red Lantern award at the Iditarod?
What is the significance of the Red Lantern award at the Iditarod?
How do mushers and their dogs travel back to Anchorage after the banquet?
How do mushers and their dogs travel back to Anchorage after the banquet?
What place did Beryl Webb finish the race in out of sixty-seven participants?
What place did Beryl Webb finish the race in out of sixty-seven participants?
What is a potential danger for both mushers and dogs on the trail during the Iditarod?
What is a potential danger for both mushers and dogs on the trail during the Iditarod?
How is Beryl Webb's team of dogs seen being taken care of?
How is Beryl Webb's team of dogs seen being taken care of?
For what is Tatum praised for in relation to Beryl Webb's dogs?
For what is Tatum praised for in relation to Beryl Webb's dogs?
What are some of the elements that the Iditarod attracted, other than the participants and their dogs?
What are some of the elements that the Iditarod attracted, other than the participants and their dogs?
What is the significance of the Mushers Awards Banquet for the participants?
What is the significance of the Mushers Awards Banquet for the participants?
In the Iditarod Race, how many dogs did most mushers start with and typically finish with?
In the Iditarod Race, how many dogs did most mushers start with and typically finish with?
What happens if a musher drops a sick or injured dog from the race?
What happens if a musher drops a sick or injured dog from the race?
Where does Tatum rush to in Nome, Alaska, after the race?
Where does Tatum rush to in Nome, Alaska, after the race?
What happens to the sea ice near Nome in winter?
What happens to the sea ice near Nome in winter?
What is the occupation of some of the mushers in the Iditarod race?
What is the occupation of some of the mushers in the Iditarod race?
How many dogs did Mack drop along the way in the race?
How many dogs did Mack drop along the way in the race?
Where does Tatum live?
Where does Tatum live?
What place did Mack finish the race in?
What place did Mack finish the race in?
Who is concerned about another musher, Beryl, who hasn't arrived yet?
Who is concerned about another musher, Beryl, who hasn't arrived yet?
What has Tatum's father shared stories of?
What has Tatum's father shared stories of?
What type of activities do locals engage in on the sea ice near Nome?
What type of activities do locals engage in on the sea ice near Nome?
What is the tolerance for cold weather like among the locals in Nome compared to tourists?
What is the tolerance for cold weather like among the locals in Nome compared to tourists?
Explain the significance of Tatum's decision to take care of Bandit.
Explain the significance of Tatum's decision to take care of Bandit.
What challenges does Tatum face in taking care of Bandit?
What challenges does Tatum face in taking care of Bandit?
What insight does the setting provide about the lifestyle of mushers and their dogs in Alaska?
What insight does the setting provide about the lifestyle of mushers and their dogs in Alaska?
How does the narrative capture the bond between Tatum and Bandit?
How does the narrative capture the bond between Tatum and Bandit?
What announcement does Tatum's mom make, and how is it received by the patrons?
What announcement does Tatum's mom make, and how is it received by the patrons?
What type of meals are served at the Polar Café, and why?
What type of meals are served at the Polar Café, and why?
What rule does Tatum's mom have regarding dogs, and how does it impact Tatum's decision to take care of Bandit?
What rule does Tatum's mom have regarding dogs, and how does it impact Tatum's decision to take care of Bandit?
Where is Beryl, the musher, leaving for, and what does she do with her dogs?
Where is Beryl, the musher, leaving for, and what does she do with her dogs?
What is the significance of the story being set in Alaska?
What is the significance of the story being set in Alaska?
How does the text reveal the challenges faced by mushers and their dogs in Alaska?
How does the text reveal the challenges faced by mushers and their dogs in Alaska?
What decision does Tatum's mom make regarding their trip, and what is the reaction from the patrons at the café?
What decision does Tatum's mom make regarding their trip, and what is the reaction from the patrons at the café?
What does Beryl's dog, Bandit, do after retiring from racing?
What does Beryl's dog, Bandit, do after retiring from racing?
What does Tatum dream of doing with her dad in relation to the Iditarod race, and how does she plan to achieve it?
What does Tatum dream of doing with her dad in relation to the Iditarod race, and how does she plan to achieve it?
What does the setting of the story reveal about the lifestyle and activities of the locals in Nome, Alaska?
What does the setting of the story reveal about the lifestyle and activities of the locals in Nome, Alaska?
What does Tatum hope for in relation to Beryl's performance in the Iditarod race, and why does she hope for this?
What does Tatum hope for in relation to Beryl's performance in the Iditarod race, and why does she hope for this?
What does the narrative reveal about Tatum's determination, and how does she demonstrate it?
What does the narrative reveal about Tatum's determination, and how does she demonstrate it?
What is the name of the region where Tatum's dad works?
What is the name of the region where Tatum's dad works?
What book is Tatum reading in the story?
What book is Tatum reading in the story?
What prevents Tatum's dad from participating in the Iditarod race?
What prevents Tatum's dad from participating in the Iditarod race?
What does Tatum express her affection for in the story?
What does Tatum express her affection for in the story?
What specific interest does Tatum have in the Iditarod race?
What specific interest does Tatum have in the Iditarod race?
What do mushers feed their dogs, based on weather conditions?
What do mushers feed their dogs, based on weather conditions?
What does Tatum believe in despite being upset?
What does Tatum believe in despite being upset?
What does Tatum and her mom watch in the story?
What does Tatum and her mom watch in the story?
What does Tatum's dad's job income mostly go to?
What does Tatum's dad's job income mostly go to?
What do Tatum and her mom watch from their porch?
What do Tatum and her mom watch from their porch?
What does Tatum's dad work with in the North Slope?
What does Tatum's dad work with in the North Slope?
What is Tatum's emotional attachment to in the story?
What is Tatum's emotional attachment to in the story?
Describe the sequence of events that led to Tatum and Bandit going out to look for Cole in the cold night.
Describe the sequence of events that led to Tatum and Bandit going out to look for Cole in the cold night.
What were the consequences of Tatum's decision to go out in the cold night?
What were the consequences of Tatum's decision to go out in the cold night?
What event occurs while Tatum is asleep?
What event occurs while Tatum is asleep?
What danger does Tatum mistake for something else, and how is she reassured about it?
What danger does Tatum mistake for something else, and how is she reassured about it?
What does Tatum reflect on and feel lucky to have survived?
What does Tatum reflect on and feel lucky to have survived?
What event occurs while Tatum is asleep?
What event occurs while Tatum is asleep?
What does Tatum's mom invite her to, and where is it located?
What does Tatum's mom invite her to, and where is it located?
What does Tatum try to hide, and why?
What does Tatum try to hide, and why?
What does Tatum's mom announce to the village, and how is it received?
What does Tatum's mom announce to the village, and how is it received?
How does the narrative capture the bond between Tatum and Bandit?
How does the narrative capture the bond between Tatum and Bandit?
What is the significance of Tatum's dad's advice?
What is the significance of Tatum's dad's advice?
What are some of the dangers and challenges faced by Tatum and Bandit during their adventure in the snow?
What are some of the dangers and challenges faced by Tatum and Bandit during their adventure in the snow?
What is the name of the lead dog that Cole introduces to Tatum?
What is the name of the lead dog that Cole introduces to Tatum?
What did Cole receive after coming in second in the 200-mile sprint race?
What did Cole receive after coming in second in the 200-mile sprint race?
What does Cole mention about the dog named Wolf?
What does Cole mention about the dog named Wolf?
What do Cole's family members spend their days doing in the Arctic?
What do Cole's family members spend their days doing in the Arctic?
What does Tatum offer to help with, but Cole questions her level of experience?
What does Tatum offer to help with, but Cole questions her level of experience?
What does Tatum regret not sharing with Cole about her experiences with Beryl?
What does Tatum regret not sharing with Cole about her experiences with Beryl?
What does Tatum's dog, Bandit, show interest in, reinforcing the setting of the Arctic?
What does Tatum's dog, Bandit, show interest in, reinforcing the setting of the Arctic?
What are some insights provided by the text about life in an Arctic village?
What are some insights provided by the text about life in an Arctic village?
What does the encounter between Tatum and Cole offer a glimpse into?
What does the encounter between Tatum and Cole offer a glimpse into?
What does the text emphasize as an important skill for a musher?
What does the text emphasize as an important skill for a musher?
What are some of the harsh realities of life in the Arctic revealed in the text?
What are some of the harsh realities of life in the Arctic revealed in the text?
What is the prize for the winner of the 200-mile sprint race in Kotzebue?
What is the prize for the winner of the 200-mile sprint race in Kotzebue?
What did Tatum find in a leather-bound journal?
What did Tatum find in a leather-bound journal?
What is the title of Tatum's mom's notebook?
What is the title of Tatum's mom's notebook?
Who does Tatum wonder about engaging in ice fishing?
Who does Tatum wonder about engaging in ice fishing?
What did Tatum decide to make as amends for her actions?
What did Tatum decide to make as amends for her actions?
Where did Tatum and her mom walk together to deliver treats?
Where did Tatum and her mom walk together to deliver treats?
What did Tatum feel anxious about regarding Cole?
What did Tatum feel anxious about regarding Cole?
What are some of the themes portrayed in the story?
What are some of the themes portrayed in the story?
What was Tatum deeply affected by in the story?
What was Tatum deeply affected by in the story?
Who does Tatum observe pulling a sleighlike sledge toward the beach?
Who does Tatum observe pulling a sleighlike sledge toward the beach?
What did Tatum's mom do during a storm, leaving Tatum alone at home?
What did Tatum's mom do during a storm, leaving Tatum alone at home?
What does Tatum reflect on and decide to do after the emotional confrontation with her mom?
What does Tatum reflect on and decide to do after the emotional confrontation with her mom?
What does Tatum find in her dad's possession?
What does Tatum find in her dad's possession?
Who does Grandfather blame for the decline in the practice of traditional ways in the village?
Who does Grandfather blame for the decline in the practice of traditional ways in the village?
What does Grandfather emphasize as the key to preserving the traditions of the village for the future generations?
What does Grandfather emphasize as the key to preserving the traditions of the village for the future generations?
What does Dixie Dee express about the attitude of young people towards the old ways in the village?
What does Dixie Dee express about the attitude of young people towards the old ways in the village?
What does Grandfather assert about the importance of listening in the village's language?
What does Grandfather assert about the importance of listening in the village's language?
Who does Tatum encounter while sledding and discuss their changing way of life with?
Who does Tatum encounter while sledding and discuss their changing way of life with?
What event does Tatum imagine while sledding that involves brave mushers carrying serum in a relay during a snowstorm?
What event does Tatum imagine while sledding that involves brave mushers carrying serum in a relay during a snowstorm?
What does Tatum remember about the Iditarod while refusing to give up after falling from the sled?
What does Tatum remember about the Iditarod while refusing to give up after falling from the sled?
What does Grandfather discuss with Tatum regarding the impact of modern life on their culture and the challenges they face?
What does Grandfather discuss with Tatum regarding the impact of modern life on their culture and the challenges they face?
What does Tatum learn about while discussing the hardships faced by her village and the impact on the younger generation?
What does Tatum learn about while discussing the hardships faced by her village and the impact on the younger generation?
What does Grandfather reflect on regarding the changes in their village and their struggle to preserve their culture?
What does Grandfather reflect on regarding the changes in their village and their struggle to preserve their culture?
What are Grandfather's concerns that Tatum listens to?
What are Grandfather's concerns that Tatum listens to?
What does Tatum make for Bandit to use in an obstacle course?
What does Tatum make for Bandit to use in an obstacle course?
What does Tatum try with Bandit as her lead dog?
What does Tatum try with Bandit as her lead dog?
What does Tatum experience a shift in while sledding?
What does Tatum experience a shift in while sledding?
What does Tatum encounter her Grandfather working on while sledding?
What does Tatum encounter her Grandfather working on while sledding?
What does Grandfather discuss with Tatum regarding their changing way of life?
What does Grandfather discuss with Tatum regarding their changing way of life?
What historical event does Tatum reflect on in the story?
What historical event does Tatum reflect on in the story?
What does Cole emphasize as important in dog sled races?
What does Cole emphasize as important in dog sled races?
What animals do Tatum and Cole encounter on their journey?
What animals do Tatum and Cole encounter on their journey?
What law of the wilderness does Cole share regarding hunting large animals?
What law of the wilderness does Cole share regarding hunting large animals?
What is the main setting for the dog sled adventure in the story?
What is the main setting for the dog sled adventure in the story?
What does the text provide insight into regarding the characters' relationship?
What does the text provide insight into regarding the characters' relationship?
What does the narrative capture regarding the natural environment of the Alaskan wilderness?
What does the narrative capture regarding the natural environment of the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Cole swap the positions of on their dog teams?
What does Cole swap the positions of on their dog teams?
What do Tatum and Cole discuss about the caribou they encounter?
What do Tatum and Cole discuss about the caribou they encounter?
What do Tatum and Cole set off on with their respective dog teams?
What do Tatum and Cole set off on with their respective dog teams?
What does the text describe the challenges and experiences of during the dog sled adventure?
What does the text describe the challenges and experiences of during the dog sled adventure?
What does Cole emphasize as important in dog sled races?
What does Cole emphasize as important in dog sled races?
What traditional materials are used for drums in the Native cultural performance?
What traditional materials are used for drums in the Native cultural performance?
What activities are depicted in the cultural performance?
What activities are depicted in the cultural performance?
How does the event conclude?
How does the event conclude?
Who serves Tatum traditional Eskimo ice cream?
Who serves Tatum traditional Eskimo ice cream?
What is Tatum's morning routine before preparing for a flight to Nome?
What is Tatum's morning routine before preparing for a flight to Nome?
What do Tatum and her mother discuss about living in Alaska?
What do Tatum and her mother discuss about living in Alaska?
What does Tatum reflect on the historical significance of?
What does Tatum reflect on the historical significance of?
Where do Tatum and her dog, Bandit, share a moment of connection?
Where do Tatum and her dog, Bandit, share a moment of connection?
What does Tatum observe Cole doing during the Native cultural performance?
What does Tatum observe Cole doing during the Native cultural performance?
What does Tatum discuss with Cole about their experiences?
What does Tatum discuss with Cole about their experiences?
What does Tatum do before preparing for a flight to Nome?
What does Tatum do before preparing for a flight to Nome?
What does Tatum examine that has a historical significance for her family?
What does Tatum examine that has a historical significance for her family?
What choice of essays does Tatum's mother give her, and what does Tatum choose to write about?
What choice of essays does Tatum's mother give her, and what does Tatum choose to write about?
Who is Cole and what role does he play in the story?
Who is Cole and what role does he play in the story?
What does Tatum's mother initially refuse, and what does she eventually agree to let Tatum do?
What does Tatum's mother initially refuse, and what does she eventually agree to let Tatum do?
What items does Tatum pack in preparation for the race?
What items does Tatum pack in preparation for the race?
What does Tatum's mother advise her to do before going out, and what does it indicate about her concern for their safety?
What does Tatum's mother advise her to do before going out, and what does it indicate about her concern for their safety?
What are the important aspects highlighted in the text?
What are the important aspects highlighted in the text?
What are the items Tatum carries with her during the race, and where does she carry Bandit's carrots?
What are the items Tatum carries with her during the race, and where does she carry Bandit's carrots?
What does the text imply about the financial challenges and lifestyle of the characters?
What does the text imply about the financial challenges and lifestyle of the characters?
What does the setting of the story in Alaska and the cultural significance of sled-dog racing reveal?
What does the setting of the story in Alaska and the cultural significance of sled-dog racing reveal?
How does Tatum prepare for the race, and what does it reveal about her determination?
How does Tatum prepare for the race, and what does it reveal about her determination?
What is the cultural significance of sled-dog racing in the text?
What is the cultural significance of sled-dog racing in the text?
What is the role of Tatum's mother in the story, and what does it reveal about their relationship?
What is the role of Tatum's mother in the story, and what does it reveal about their relationship?
What distance does Cole estimate it would take for Tatum to reach Anvil, and how long would it take on a good surface?
What distance does Cole estimate it would take for Tatum to reach Anvil, and how long would it take on a good surface?
How does Cole prepare the sled for Tatum's journey, and what advice does he give her about the snow surface?
How does Cole prepare the sled for Tatum's journey, and what advice does he give her about the snow surface?
What does Tatum consider doing to survive if she's stuck out there, and what realization shocks her about Cole's plan?
What does Tatum consider doing to survive if she's stuck out there, and what realization shocks her about Cole's plan?
What does Cole say about the dogs' knowledge of the way, and why does he mention the names Alyeska, Wrangell, Denali, and Kenai?
What does Cole say about the dogs' knowledge of the way, and why does he mention the names Alyeska, Wrangell, Denali, and Kenai?
Who gives Tatum a carved whale's tooth for protection before her journey in the wilderness?
Who gives Tatum a carved whale's tooth for protection before her journey in the wilderness?
What are some of the harsh conditions Tatum struggles with during her adventure in the wilderness?
What are some of the harsh conditions Tatum struggles with during her adventure in the wilderness?
What routine tasks does Tatum perform during her journey in the wilderness?
What routine tasks does Tatum perform during her journey in the wilderness?
What does Tatum battle with while in the wilderness?
What does Tatum battle with while in the wilderness?
What inner qualities of Tatum are evident in her actions and thoughts throughout the journey?
What inner qualities of Tatum are evident in her actions and thoughts throughout the journey?
What does the text capture about surviving in the wilderness?
What does the text capture about surviving in the wilderness?
What does Tatum attempt to build for her dogs during her journey?
What does Tatum attempt to build for her dogs during her journey?
Where does Tatum spend a restless night seeking warmth during her journey?
Where does Tatum spend a restless night seeking warmth during her journey?
What does Tatum rely on to navigate the landscape during her journey?
What does Tatum rely on to navigate the landscape during her journey?
What does Tatum focus on while facing the challenges of the wilderness?
What does Tatum focus on while facing the challenges of the wilderness?
What does Cole give Tatum for protection before her challenging journey?
What does Cole give Tatum for protection before her challenging journey?
What qualities of Tatum are evident in her actions and thoughts throughout her journey in the wilderness?
What qualities of Tatum are evident in her actions and thoughts throughout her journey in the wilderness?
Describe Tatum's encounter with the wolf and her actions to protect her dogs and their puppies.
Describe Tatum's encounter with the wolf and her actions to protect her dogs and their puppies.
What challenges does Tatum face in feeding and caring for her dogs while dealing with harsh weather conditions?
What challenges does Tatum face in feeding and caring for her dogs while dealing with harsh weather conditions?
How does Tatum rely on her dog team for survival, and what does this demonstrate about her character?
How does Tatum rely on her dog team for survival, and what does this demonstrate about her character?
Discuss Tatum's physical and mental state during her journey through the Alaskan wilderness.
Discuss Tatum's physical and mental state during her journey through the Alaskan wilderness.
How does Tatum demonstrate her determination and resilience in the face of the challenging conditions?
How does Tatum demonstrate her determination and resilience in the face of the challenging conditions?
What role does Tatum's headlamp play in her journey, and how does it reflect her determination?
What role does Tatum's headlamp play in her journey, and how does it reflect her determination?
Describe Tatum's reflections and daydreams as she pushes through the challenging conditions.
Describe Tatum's reflections and daydreams as she pushes through the challenging conditions.
How does Tatum's internal dialogue and thoughts reflect her approach to facing the challenges of the journey?
How does Tatum's internal dialogue and thoughts reflect her approach to facing the challenges of the journey?
What are Tatum's thoughts about the harshness of the environment and the importance of weather knowledge?
What are Tatum's thoughts about the harshness of the environment and the importance of weather knowledge?
Discuss Tatum's ability to understand the wolf's intentions and offer food, and what it reveals about her character.
Discuss Tatum's ability to understand the wolf's intentions and offer food, and what it reveals about her character.
How does Tatum's reliance on her dogs and her own survival skills contribute to her overall journey in the Alaskan wilderness?
How does Tatum's reliance on her dogs and her own survival skills contribute to her overall journey in the Alaskan wilderness?
What significance does Tatum's struggle to feed and care for her dogs hold in the narrative, and how does it shape her character?
What significance does Tatum's struggle to feed and care for her dogs hold in the narrative, and how does it shape her character?
Describe the challenges Tatum faces while navigating through the Arctic landscape with her sled dogs.
Describe the challenges Tatum faces while navigating through the Arctic landscape with her sled dogs.
What advice does Tatum recall from her grandfather, and how does it influence her?
What advice does Tatum recall from her grandfather, and how does it influence her?
How does the text portray Tatum's connection with her dogs and their well-being?
How does the text portray Tatum's connection with her dogs and their well-being?
What qualities are depicted in Tatum's character as she faces adversity in the harsh Arctic environment?
What qualities are depicted in Tatum's character as she faces adversity in the harsh Arctic environment?
What natural phenomenon does Tatum encounter while navigating through the Arctic landscape?
What natural phenomenon does Tatum encounter while navigating through the Arctic landscape?
How does Tatum assert her dominance when encountering a fierce wolf?
How does Tatum assert her dominance when encountering a fierce wolf?
What does Tatum reflect on regarding her puppies, and what does it reveal about her character?
What does Tatum reflect on regarding her puppies, and what does it reveal about her character?
In what ways does Tatum rely on her instincts and her dogs' abilities while navigating the challenging landscape?
In what ways does Tatum rely on her instincts and her dogs' abilities while navigating the challenging landscape?
How does the text exemplify Tatum's resilience in the face of adversity?
How does the text exemplify Tatum's resilience in the face of adversity?
What qualities does Tatum display in her interactions with her dogs, and what do they reveal about her character?
What qualities does Tatum display in her interactions with her dogs, and what do they reveal about her character?
What themes are highlighted in the text through Tatum's experiences in the Arctic environment?
What themes are highlighted in the text through Tatum's experiences in the Arctic environment?
How does Tatum's journey with her sled dogs reflect her determination and connection with nature?
How does Tatum's journey with her sled dogs reflect her determination and connection with nature?
What challenges did Tatum face in the Arctic wilderness?
What challenges did Tatum face in the Arctic wilderness?
What inspired Tatum during her struggle in the Arctic wilderness?
What inspired Tatum during her struggle in the Arctic wilderness?
What decision did Tatum make regarding the ax she used to climb the steep ice slope?
What decision did Tatum make regarding the ax she used to climb the steep ice slope?
What does the story highlight about Tatum's character?
What does the story highlight about Tatum's character?
What dangers did Tatum consider in the Arctic wilderness?
What dangers did Tatum consider in the Arctic wilderness?
What did Tatum realize about her physical condition in the Arctic wilderness?
What did Tatum realize about her physical condition in the Arctic wilderness?
What mental and physical toll does the narrative capture regarding Tatum's struggle for survival?
What mental and physical toll does the narrative capture regarding Tatum's struggle for survival?
What did Tatum observe upon reaching the top of the hummock in the Arctic wilderness?
What did Tatum observe upon reaching the top of the hummock in the Arctic wilderness?
What decision did Tatum make regarding the puppies in the Arctic wilderness?
What decision did Tatum make regarding the puppies in the Arctic wilderness?
What did Tatum learn from her experience in the Arctic wilderness?
What did Tatum learn from her experience in the Arctic wilderness?
What struggle for survival is depicted in the narrative?
What struggle for survival is depicted in the narrative?
What was the significance of Tatum's decision to not give up in the Arctic wilderness?
What was the significance of Tatum's decision to not give up in the Arctic wilderness?
What was the significance of Wolf leading the team to Anvil?
What was the significance of Wolf leading the team to Anvil?
How did Tatum demonstrate her trust and understanding of Wolf's intentions while following him through the snowfield?
How did Tatum demonstrate her trust and understanding of Wolf's intentions while following him through the snowfield?
What did the whirlwind below symbolize as the team climbed along the ridge of an inland mountain?
What did the whirlwind below symbolize as the team climbed along the ridge of an inland mountain?
How did the sled's movement change as they navigated the snowfield, and what environmental factors contributed to this change?
How did the sled's movement change as they navigated the snowfield, and what environmental factors contributed to this change?
What is the inspiration behind the book 'Ice Island'?
What is the inspiration behind the book 'Ice Island'?
What was St. Lawrence Island connected to over ten thousand years ago?
What was St. Lawrence Island connected to over ten thousand years ago?
What is the size of St. Lawrence Island?
What is the size of St. Lawrence Island?
What is St. Lawrence Island referred to as in the book 'Ice Island'?
What is St. Lawrence Island referred to as in the book 'Ice Island'?
What is the name change for Gambell in the book 'Ice Island'?
What is the name change for Gambell in the book 'Ice Island'?
What is the Jr. Iditarod Sled Dog Race?
What is the Jr. Iditarod Sled Dog Race?
Where do the Siberian Yupik people live?
Where do the Siberian Yupik people live?
How many mushers and husky teams were involved in the serum run of 1925?
How many mushers and husky teams were involved in the serum run of 1925?
What is the length of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race?
What is the length of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race?
What is the Red Lantern Award given for in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race?
What is the Red Lantern Award given for in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race?
What does the text include a glossary of related to the Alaskan environment?
What does the text include a glossary of related to the Alaskan environment?
What award is known as the Last Great Race on Earth?
What award is known as the Last Great Race on Earth?
Who tends to Tatum's injuries and arranges for a message to be sent to Fireweed Lodge?
Who tends to Tatum's injuries and arranges for a message to be sent to Fireweed Lodge?
What does Tatum worry about regarding Cole's condition and the upcoming race in Kotzebue?
What does Tatum worry about regarding Cole's condition and the upcoming race in Kotzebue?
What does George organize a plan for, with the help of snowmobiles?
What does George organize a plan for, with the help of snowmobiles?
Who tends to Tatum's injuries, including a split lip and a gash on her shin?
Who tends to Tatum's injuries, including a split lip and a gash on her shin?
What does Tatum reflect on and worry about as she prepares for a long night?
What does Tatum reflect on and worry about as she prepares for a long night?
What brings Tatum to Anvil after a long journey through harsh weather conditions?
What brings Tatum to Anvil after a long journey through harsh weather conditions?
Who offers Tatum hot tea and insists that she comes inside to warm up?
Who offers Tatum hot tea and insists that she comes inside to warm up?
What does Tatum express concern for, while the dogs are tended to by Umi and Wolf runs off?
What does Tatum express concern for, while the dogs are tended to by Umi and Wolf runs off?
What does Tatum reflect on regarding her physical state and the upcoming plane journey?
What does Tatum reflect on regarding her physical state and the upcoming plane journey?
Who recognizes Tatum and asks about the whereabouts of Samuel's nephew, Cole?
Who recognizes Tatum and asks about the whereabouts of Samuel's nephew, Cole?
What does the doctor assure Tatum about, regarding a plane journey to see her mother?
What does the doctor assure Tatum about, regarding a plane journey to see her mother?
What does Tatum do after the emotional confrontation with her mom?
What does Tatum do after the emotional confrontation with her mom?
What challenges does Tatum face in the Arctic wilderness?
What challenges does Tatum face in the Arctic wilderness?
What role do the dogs play in guiding Tatum, and what does it showcase?
What role do the dogs play in guiding Tatum, and what does it showcase?
What does the narrative capture about the natural environment of the Alaskan wilderness?
What does the narrative capture about the natural environment of the Alaskan wilderness?
How does Tatum's journey reflect her determination and connection with nature?
How does Tatum's journey reflect her determination and connection with nature?
What is the theme conveyed in the text, and how does Tatum's journey relate to it?
What is the theme conveyed in the text, and how does Tatum's journey relate to it?
What is the significance of the bond between a musher and her sled dogs in the story?
What is the significance of the bond between a musher and her sled dogs in the story?
What is the location of St. Lawrence Island and its distance from Nome and Russia?
What is the location of St. Lawrence Island and its distance from Nome and Russia?
What does Tatum's journey symbolize, and how does it culminate?
What does Tatum's journey symbolize, and how does it culminate?
What are the two villages on St. Lawrence Island, and who inhabits them?
What are the two villages on St. Lawrence Island, and who inhabits them?
How do the dogs lead Tatum to the sight of civilization, and what does it signify?
How do the dogs lead Tatum to the sight of civilization, and what does it signify?
What unique activities and sights did the author experience while staying on St. Lawrence Island?
What unique activities and sights did the author experience while staying on St. Lawrence Island?
What aspects of the Arctic conditions does the text emphasize, and what does Tatum's survival signify?
What aspects of the Arctic conditions does the text emphasize, and what does Tatum's survival signify?
When did the author visit St. Lawrence Island, and what kind of weather characterized the visit?
When did the author visit St. Lawrence Island, and what kind of weather characterized the visit?
How does Tatum's resilience and resourcefulness manifest during the severe storm?
How does Tatum's resilience and resourcefulness manifest during the severe storm?
What served as the backdrop and inspiration for the author's novel, Ice Island?
What served as the backdrop and inspiration for the author's novel, Ice Island?
What is the overall story of Tatum's journey in the Arctic wilderness?
What is the overall story of Tatum's journey in the Arctic wilderness?
What is the significance of the Siberian Yupik people's ownership of St. Lawrence Island?
What is the significance of the Siberian Yupik people's ownership of St. Lawrence Island?
What does Tatum's journey ultimately lead to, and what does it signify?
What does Tatum's journey ultimately lead to, and what does it signify?
How did the author explore the unique cultural and natural features of St. Lawrence Island?
How did the author explore the unique cultural and natural features of St. Lawrence Island?
What are the defining characteristics of St. Lawrence Island that served as the setting for Ice Island?
What are the defining characteristics of St. Lawrence Island that served as the setting for Ice Island?
What provided the rich cultural and geographical context for the novel, Ice Island?
What provided the rich cultural and geographical context for the novel, Ice Island?
What kind of buildings and natural beauty did the author fall in love with while promoting a photo-illustrated book about the Jr. Iditarod?
What kind of buildings and natural beauty did the author fall in love with while promoting a photo-illustrated book about the Jr. Iditarod?
What traditional craft do the Siberian Yupik people legally engage in on St. Lawrence Island?
What traditional craft do the Siberian Yupik people legally engage in on St. Lawrence Island?
What was the author's primary inspiration for writing Ice Island?
What was the author's primary inspiration for writing Ice Island?
Study Notes
Young girl takes over retired sled dog
- Beryl, a musher, is leaving for a wilderness survival course in Wyoming, leaving her dogs with a friend.
- Beryl's dog, Bandit, is retiring from racing after leading the team into the top twenty multiple times.
- Tatum offers to take care of Bandit, despite the potential challenges and expenses.
- Tatum's mom has a "no dogs until settled" rule and their current apartment does not allow pets.
- Tatum promises to take care of Bandit and takes her to the Polar Café where her mom works.
- The café is frequented by mushers, race officials, and vets, and serves high-calorie meals due to the extreme conditions.
- Tatum's mom announces their trip to Wager, Santa Ysabel Island, which is met with skepticism from the patrons.
- The story is set in Alaska, where people entertain themselves with activities like golfing on the frozen sea.
- Tatum's decision to take care of Bandit represents a significant commitment and responsibility.
- The text reveals the unique challenges and lifestyle of mushers and their dogs in Alaska.
- The narrative captures the bond between Tatum and Bandit, as well as the challenges they face due to Tatum's living situation and her mother's rules.
- The setting and context provide insight into the harsh conditions and unique culture of Alaska, including the extreme cold and the challenges faced by mushers and their dogs.
A Troubled Teen's Experience in a Remote Alaskan Town
- Tatum, a troubled teenager, lives in a remote Alaskan town with her family.
- Tatum is deeply affected by the story of Susan Butcher's dogs being attacked by a moose during the Iditarod.
- Tatum finds a leather-bound journal with entries about bone-chilling weather on Santa Ysabel Island.
- Tatum's dad keeps a diary, and her mom has a notebook titled "Ridiculous Questions Asked by Tourists."
- Tatum wonders about the activities of a person named Cole, possibly ice fishing.
- Tatum's mom goes to the store during a storm, leaving Tatum alone at home.
- Tatum observes her neighbor and a girl pulling a sleighlike sledge toward the beach.
- Tatum's mom returns home furious and upset about Tatum breaking a promise, leading to an emotional confrontation.
- Tatum reflects on her actions and decides to make amends by making honeyballs for Cole's dogs.
- Tatum and her mom walk together to Cole's house to deliver the treats.
- Tatum feels anxious about Cole's hunting activities but rationalizes it to herself.
- The story portrays Tatum's internal struggles, her relationship with her family, and her attempts at redemption.
Teenage girl Tatum lives in Alaska with her dog, Bandit, and her mother. Tatum's father works in Prudhoe Bay for the winter. Tatum's mother gives her a choice of three essays to write, and she chooses to write about sled-dog racing and how well mushers treat their dogs. Cole, a local boy, visits Tatum and brings pickled gull eggs. He is training for a race in Kotzebue and invites Tatum to run with his team for a short distance. Tatum's mother initially refuses to let her participate in the race, but eventually gives in and agrees to let Tatum ask her father. Tatum prepares for the race, packing essentials like extra socks, a headlamp, and trail mix for high-energy snacks. On the morning of the race, Tatum wakes up early, dresses quickly, and feeds Bandit before heading out. Tatum's mother advises her to put booties on Bandit before going out, indicating her concern for their safety. Tatum and Bandit prepare to race with Cole's team, with Tatum carrying essentials in her backpack and sled and Bandit's carrots in her pocket. The text highlights the strong bond between Tatum and her mother, as well as Tatum's passion for sled-dog racing and her determination to participate in the race. The setting of the story in Alaska and the cultural significance of sled-dog racing are also important aspects of the text. The text introduces the character of Cole, who plays a significant role in inviting Tatum to participate in the race and influencing her decision to join the race. The text also hints at the financial challenges and lifestyle of the characters, such as Tatum's father working in Prudhoe Bay and Cole's family working in a fish-canning plant.
Survival in the Arctic Wilderness
- Tatum, a character in the story, is in the Arctic wilderness with four puppies, Ancestor, Whale, Coal, and Skilak, and is facing extreme conditions.
- Tatum climbs a steep ice slope using an ax to create steps, battling cold, wind, and dehydration.
- She draws inspiration from famous mushers and her determination to not give up.
- Tatum reaches the top of the hummock and is in awe of the vast, white landscape.
- She is faced with the challenge of descending the slippery ice slope.
- Tatum's near-fatal slip leads to a fall and subsequent disorientation.
- She regains consciousness and realizes her vulnerability in the harsh environment.
- Tatum is physically exhausted and lucky to be alive.
- She decides to leave the ax behind, as it would be impractical to carry it.
- The story highlights Tatum's resilience and survival instincts in the face of adversity.
- Tatum's thoughts also dwell on her dogs and the dangers posed by wolves in the wilderness.
- The narrative captures the struggle for survival and the mental and physical toll it takes on Tatum.
Inspiration for Ice Island and the Setting
- The author was inspired to write Ice Island after visiting St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, following the Iditarod Sled Dog Race.
- St. Lawrence Island is located in the Bering Sea, about 230 miles southwest of Nome and less than 40 miles from Russia.
- The island has two villages: Gambell and Savoonga, inhabited by the Siberian Yupik people who legally carve and sell fossilized ivory found there.
- The author stayed in a simple rooming house similar to Fireweed Lodge and interacted with the locals, seeing men repairing a walrus-skin boat and children playing with large chunks of ice.
- The author fell in love with the rustic buildings and the beauty of the frozen Bering Sea while promoting a photo-illustrated book about the Jr. Iditarod.
- The author witnessed locals in pickup trucks spinning doughnuts on the ice in the historic gold-mining town of Nome.
- The author's visit to St. Lawrence Island took place in mid-March and was characterized by freezing cold weather.
- The author's experiences in Nome and St. Lawrence Island provided the backdrop and inspiration for writing Ice Island.
- The island is inhabited by the Siberian Yupik people, who received title to most of the island through the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971.
- The author was picked up at Gambell Airport by a woman driving an ATV and explored the island's unique cultural and natural features.
- The island is known for its unique combination of natural beauty, cultural traditions, and remote location, which served as the setting for the author's novel, Ice Island.
- The author's observations and interactions with the people and environment of St. Lawrence Island provided the rich cultural and geographical context for the novel.
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