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How long does Tatum's dad work before having a week off?
How long does Tatum's dad work before having a week off?
- Three weeks
- Four weeks (correct)
- Two weeks
- Five weeks
What did Tatum's parents gift her on her thirteenth birthday?
What did Tatum's parents gift her on her thirteenth birthday?
- A Timex (correct)
- A smartphone
- A laptop
- A tablet
What did Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person?
What did Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person?
- A bedsheet
- A scarf
- A blanket (correct)
- A jacket
What did the siren indicate to Tatum?
What did the siren indicate to Tatum?
What is the typical number of dogs with which most mushers finish the Iditarod race?
What is the typical number of dogs with which most mushers finish the Iditarod race?
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?
What place did Mack finish the race in?
What place did Mack finish the race in?
Where do mushers take care of their dogs after the race?
Where do mushers take care of their dogs after the race?
What is the tolerance for cold weather like among locals in Nome compared to tourists?
What is the tolerance for cold weather like among locals in Nome compared to tourists?
What happens to the sea ice near Nome in winter?
What happens to the sea ice near Nome in winter?
What activities do locals engage in on the sea ice near Nome?
What activities do locals engage in on the sea ice near Nome?
What backgrounds do the mushers in the Iditarod race come from?
What backgrounds do the mushers in the Iditarod race come from?
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 does Tatum's father share stories about?
What does Tatum's father share stories about?
How many dogs has Mack dropped along the way?
How many dogs has Mack dropped along the way?
How many dogs do most mushers start the race with?
How many dogs do most mushers start the race with?
Who was the first woman to win the Iditarod?
Who was the first woman to win the Iditarod?
How many times did Susan Butcher win the Iditarod?
How many times did Susan Butcher win the Iditarod?
What is the Red Lantern award given for in the Iditarod?
What is the Red Lantern award given for in the Iditarod?
What do mushers receive at the Mushers Awards Banquet?
What do mushers receive at the Mushers Awards Banquet?
Where do mushers and their dogs go after the Mushers Awards Banquet?
Where do mushers and their dogs go after the Mushers Awards Banquet?
What place did Beryl Webb finish in the Iditarod race?
What place did Beryl Webb finish in the Iditarod race?
What is a real danger on the trail for both mushers and dogs?
What is a real danger on the trail for both mushers and dogs?
Who cheered J.M. across the finish line at the Iditarod?
Who cheered J.M. across the finish line at the Iditarod?
What is the significance of the Red Lantern award in the Iditarod?
What is the significance of the Red Lantern award in the Iditarod?
What did Tatum help Beryl do for the dogs?
What did Tatum help Beryl do for the dogs?
What did mushers receive at the Mushers Awards Banquet?
What did mushers receive at the Mushers Awards Banquet?
What is seen being taken care of in relation to Beryl Webb?
What is seen being taken care of in relation to Beryl Webb?
What does Tatum's mom think about having dogs?
What does Tatum's mom think about having dogs?
Where does Tatum take Bandit when she promises to take care of him?
Where does Tatum take Bandit when she promises to take care of him?
What is the significance of the Polar Café?
What is the significance of the Polar Café?
What announcement does Tatum's mom make at the Polar Café?
What announcement does Tatum's mom make at the Polar Café?
Where is the story set?
Where is the story set?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
What does Tatum's decision to take care of Bandit represent?
What does Tatum's decision to take care of Bandit represent?
What is the main reason Tatum's mom is skeptical about their trip to Wager?
What is the main reason Tatum's mom is skeptical about their trip to Wager?
What does the narrative capture the bond between?
What does the narrative capture the bond between?
What activities do people engage in on the frozen sea in Alaska?
What activities do people engage in on the frozen sea in Alaska?
What is the potential challenge and expense Tatum faces when taking care of Bandit?
What is the potential challenge and expense Tatum faces when taking care of Bandit?
What activity were the boys engaging in with bone mallets and rock balls?
What activity were the boys engaging in with bone mallets and rock balls?
What did Tatum observe two kids doing with a dented surfboard?
What did Tatum observe two kids doing with a dented surfboard?
What were several houses in the area using as winter storage?
What were several houses in the area using as winter storage?
What did Tatum see inside the store related to the Iditarod?
What did Tatum see inside the store related to the Iditarod?
What does the Yupik language depict with its 99 words for ice?
What does the Yupik language depict with its 99 words for ice?
What does Tatum decide to make as a thank-you gesture for Cole's dogs?
What does Tatum decide to make as a thank-you gesture for Cole's dogs?
What does Tatum reflect on in relation to Cole's activities?
What does Tatum reflect on in relation to Cole's activities?
What does Tatum's mother document about tourists?
What does Tatum's mother document about tourists?
What does Tatum feel guilty for in the narrative?
What does Tatum feel guilty for in the narrative?
What is Tatum's resolution regarding her changed responsibilities?
What is Tatum's resolution regarding her changed responsibilities?
What does Tatum anticipate at Cole's house?
What does Tatum anticipate at Cole's house?
What does Tatum find on Santa Ysabel Island?
What does Tatum find on Santa Ysabel Island?
What does Tatum's father keep a diary about?
What does Tatum's father keep a diary about?
What is Tatum's gesture of making treats for Cole's dogs a representation of?
What is Tatum's gesture of making treats for Cole's dogs a representation of?
What does Tatum's mother express frustration about?
What does Tatum's mother express frustration about?
What does Tatum contemplate her father's advice to do?
What does Tatum contemplate her father's advice to do?
What is the main reason Tatum's dad cannot fulfill his dream of racing in the Iditarod?
What is the main reason Tatum's dad cannot fulfill his dream of racing in the Iditarod?
What type of diet do the dogs in the Iditarod race have based on?
What type of diet do the dogs in the Iditarod race have based on?
What does Tatum read to Bandit, a story about what?
What does Tatum read to Bandit, a story about what?
What is the Arctic sunset hard to distinguish between?
What is the Arctic sunset hard to distinguish between?
What does Tatum believe her dad's determination to race in the Iditarod won't change?
What does Tatum believe her dad's determination to race in the Iditarod won't change?
What do most of Tatum's dad's earnings go into?
What do most of Tatum's dad's earnings go into?
What do the mushers eat to maintain energy during the Iditarod race?
What do the mushers eat to maintain energy during the Iditarod race?
What does Tatum's dad do for a living in the North Slope?
What does Tatum's dad do for a living in the North Slope?
What do Tatum and her mom watch an Iditarod video from?
What do Tatum and her mom watch an Iditarod video from?
What does Tatum read to Bandit, a story about what?
What does Tatum read to Bandit, a story about what?
What does Tatum and her mom find hard to distinguish during the Arctic sunset?
What does Tatum and her mom find hard to distinguish during the Arctic sunset?
What is the main source of income for Tatum's family?
What is the main source of income for Tatum's family?
What does Cole caution Tatum against crossing?
What does Cole caution Tatum against crossing?
What does Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person?
What does Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person?
What does Tatum's mom mention an invitation to, but Tatum is hesitant to attend?
What does Tatum's mom mention an invitation to, but Tatum is hesitant to attend?
What does Tatum recall her dad's words about in their environment?
What does Tatum recall her dad's words about in their environment?
What does the sound of a siren alert the village to?
What does the sound of a siren alert the village to?
What does Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person?
What does Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person?
What does Tatum's mom mention an invitation to, but Tatum is hesitant to attend?
What does Tatum's mom mention an invitation to, but Tatum is hesitant to attend?
What does Tatum recall her dad's words about in their environment?
What does Tatum recall her dad's words about in their environment?
What does the sound of a siren alert the village to?
What does the sound of a siren alert the village to?
What does Tatum worry about facing consequences for once her mom finds out about her escapade?
What does Tatum worry about facing consequences for once her mom finds out about her escapade?
What does Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person?
What does Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person?
What does Tatum's mom mention an invitation to, but Tatum is hesitant to attend?
What does Tatum's mom mention an invitation to, but Tatum is hesitant to attend?
What does Tatum learn about the local village?
What does Tatum learn about the local village?
What is the main topic of conversation between Tatum and Cole?
What is the main topic of conversation between Tatum and Cole?
What prompts Tatum to consider her next steps in the village?
What prompts Tatum to consider her next steps in the village?
What does Tatum express interest in doing, but faces doubt from Cole?
What does Tatum express interest in doing, but faces doubt from Cole?
What does Cole emphasize as important for winning a scholarship in the local community?
What does Cole emphasize as important for winning a scholarship in the local community?
What does Tatum encounter near the village dump?
What does Tatum encounter near the village dump?
What does Tatum reflect on after her encounter with Cole?
What does Tatum reflect on after her encounter with Cole?
What does Cole doubt about Tatum?
What does Cole doubt about Tatum?
What does Tatum question a local about?
What does Tatum question a local about?
What does Tatum learn about the dangers of the environment from Cole?
What does Tatum learn about the dangers of the environment from Cole?
What does Tatum encounter that leads her to consider her next steps in the village?
What does Tatum encounter that leads her to consider her next steps in the village?
What does Cole discuss as the challenges of racing?
What does Cole discuss as the challenges of racing?
What does Grandfather attribute the decline in landing whales to?
What does Grandfather attribute the decline in landing whales to?
What does Grandfather emphasize about the importance of teaching traditions to children?
What does Grandfather emphasize about the importance of teaching traditions to children?
What does Grandfather's statement about the Yupik language convey?
What does Grandfather's statement about the Yupik language convey?
What does Dixie Dee imply about the younger generation's belief in the old ways?
What does Dixie Dee imply about the younger generation's belief in the old ways?
What is the main focus of the Native cultural performance observed by Tatum?
What is the main focus of the Native cultural performance observed by Tatum?
What traditional item is Tatum served by Cole's grandfather?
What traditional item is Tatum served by Cole's grandfather?
What does Tatum reflect on in relation to the old sled she examines?
What does Tatum reflect on in relation to the old sled she examines?
What is the main topic of conversation between Tatum and her mother?
What is the main topic of conversation between Tatum and her mother?
What does Tatum observe about the audience during the cultural performance?
What does Tatum observe about the audience during the cultural performance?
What is the conclusion of the Native cultural performance?
What is the conclusion of the Native cultural performance?
What is the focus of Tatum's morning routine?
What is the focus of Tatum's morning routine?
What does Tatum and Cole discuss their experiences about?
What does Tatum and Cole discuss their experiences about?
What does Tatum contemplate her father's advice to do?
What does Tatum contemplate her father's advice to do?
What does Tatum and her dog, Bandit, share a moment of connection over?
What does Tatum and her dog, Bandit, share a moment of connection over?
What is the significance of elders using whale parts for drums in the Native cultural performance?
What is the significance of elders using whale parts for drums in the Native cultural performance?
What does Tatum's mother express frustration about?
What does Tatum's mother express frustration about?
What does Tatum use to create an obstacle course for Bandit?
What does Tatum use to create an obstacle course for Bandit?
What does Tatum recall while sledding, leading to a shift in her speed and rhythm?
What does Tatum recall while sledding, leading to a shift in her speed and rhythm?
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 does Tatum learn about the impact on the younger generation in her village?
What does Tatum learn about the impact on the younger generation in her village?
What does Grandfather reflect on in relation to their struggle to preserve their culture?
What does Grandfather reflect on in relation to their struggle to preserve their culture?
What does Tatum listen to Grandfather's concerns about?
What does Tatum listen to Grandfather's concerns about?
What does Tatum struggle to remember while trying sled dog racing with Bandit as her lead dog?
What does Tatum struggle to remember while trying sled dog racing with Bandit as her lead dog?
What does Tatum imagine the brave mushers and their teams carrying in a relay during a snowstorm?
What does Tatum imagine the brave mushers and their teams carrying in a relay during a snowstorm?
What does Tatum encounter her Grandfather working on?
What does Tatum encounter her Grandfather working on?
What does Tatum learn about the hardships faced by her village?
What does Tatum learn about the hardships faced by her village?
What does Tatum's Grandfather discuss as the impact of modern life on their culture?
What does Tatum's Grandfather discuss as the impact of modern life on their culture?
What does Tatum experience a shift in while sledding?
What does Tatum experience a shift in while sledding?
What is emphasized as important in dog sled races by Cole?
What is emphasized as important in dog sled races by Cole?
What do Tatum and Cole encounter on their journey?
What do Tatum and Cole encounter on their journey?
What is the focus of the narrative?
What is the focus of the narrative?
What do Tatum and Cole swap on their dog teams?
What do Tatum and Cole swap on their dog teams?
What does the text capture during Tatum and Cole's dog sled journey?
What does the text capture during Tatum and Cole's dog sled journey?
What does Cole share regarding hunting large animals in the wilderness?
What does Cole share regarding hunting large animals in the wilderness?
What does Tatum reflect on during the dog sled adventure?
What does Tatum reflect on during the dog sled adventure?
What does Tatum notice about Bandit and Denali?
What does Tatum notice about Bandit and Denali?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
What is the main focus of the text?
What is the main focus of the text?
What do Tatum and Cole discuss about the dogs' adaptation?
What do Tatum and Cole discuss about the dogs' adaptation?
What does Cole emphasize the importance of in dog sled races?
What does Cole emphasize the importance of in dog sled races?
What does Tatum pack for the race?
What does Tatum pack for the race?
What does Tatum carry in her backpack and sled for the race?
What does Tatum carry in her backpack and sled for the race?
What does Tatum's mother advise her to do before heading out for the race?
What does Tatum's mother advise her to do before heading out for the race?
What does Tatum carry in her pocket for Bandit during the race?
What does Tatum carry in her pocket for Bandit during the race?
What does Cole bring when he visits Tatum?
What does Cole bring when he visits Tatum?
Where does Tatum's father work for the winter?
Where does Tatum's father work for the winter?
What does Tatum choose to write her essay about?
What does Tatum choose to write her essay about?
What does Tatum's mother initially refuse to let her do?
What does Tatum's mother initially refuse to let her do?
What does Tatum's mother eventually agree to let Tatum do?
What does Tatum's mother eventually agree to let Tatum do?
What does Tatum's mother express concern about before the race?
What does Tatum's mother express concern about before the race?
What does the text highlight about Tatum's passion?
What does the text highlight about Tatum's passion?
What does the text emphasize about the setting of the story?
What does the text emphasize about the setting of the story?
What did Beryl once make from a plastic garbage bag in an emergency?
What did Beryl once make from a plastic garbage bag in an emergency?
What did Cole use to repair his torn basket?
What did Cole use to repair his torn basket?
What does Cole plan to teach the village kids in the summer?
What does Cole plan to teach the village kids in the summer?
What did Tatum's mother throw a party for when Cole shot his first seal?
What did Tatum's mother throw a party for when Cole shot his first seal?
What prompts a frantic effort to save the dogs?
What prompts a frantic effort to save the dogs?
What does Cole emphasize the need for the dogs to have?
What does Cole emphasize the need for the dogs to have?
What historical reference does Cole share, causing tension between him and Tatum?
What historical reference does Cole share, causing tension between him and Tatum?
What does Tatum and Cole focus on ensuring for the dogs?
What does Tatum and Cole focus on ensuring for the dogs?
What does Tatum struggle to remember while trying sled dog racing with Bandit as her lead dog?
What does Tatum struggle to remember while trying sled dog racing with Bandit as her lead dog?
What causes tension among the dogs, requiring discipline from Cole?
What causes tension among the dogs, requiring discipline from Cole?
What does the team navigate through in a life-threatening situation?
What does the team navigate through in a life-threatening situation?
What does Tatum reflect on after the team survives the ordeal?
What does Tatum reflect on after the team survives the ordeal?
What does Cole bring when he visits Tatum?
What does Cole bring when he visits Tatum?
What does Tatum and Cole struggle to find a safe path through?
What does Tatum and Cole struggle to find a safe path through?
What does Tatum's thoughts reveal about her emotions during the journey?
What does Tatum's thoughts reveal about her emotions during the journey?
What does Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person?
What does Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person?
What wildlife do Tatum and Cole encounter on their journey?
What wildlife do Tatum and Cole encounter on their journey?
What causes concern for Tatum during the journey?
What causes concern for Tatum during the journey?
What challenges does the team face during their journey?
What challenges does the team face during their journey?
What dangerous situation do Tatum and Cole encounter?
What dangerous situation do Tatum and Cole encounter?
What does Tatum struggle with during the life-threatening situation?
What does Tatum struggle with during the life-threatening situation?
What is the outcome for the dogs and sled after the perilous ice and water incident?
What is the outcome for the dogs and sled after the perilous ice and water incident?
What does the text depict about the team?
What does the text depict about the team?
What does Tatum recall about her past activities with her dad?
What does Tatum recall about her past activities with her dad?
What does Bandit, one of the dogs, exhibit during the journey?
What does Bandit, one of the dogs, exhibit during the journey?
What leaves Tatum shaken after the ice and water incident?
What leaves Tatum shaken after the ice and water incident?
What is the setting of the story?
What is the setting of the story?
What is emphasized about the team's encounter with the perilous ice and water?
What is emphasized about the team's encounter with the perilous ice and water?
What causes concern for the well-being of the dogs in the story?
What causes concern for the well-being of the dogs in the story?
What task does Tatum primarily focus on while stranded in the cabin?
What task does Tatum primarily focus on while stranded in the cabin?
What narrowly misses the dogs during their journey?
What narrowly misses the dogs during their journey?
What takes a toll on both Tatum and the dogs?
What takes a toll on both Tatum and the dogs?
What slows down Cole's sled during the journey?
What slows down Cole's sled during the journey?
What does Tatum hope for as she listens for signs of civilization?
What does Tatum hope for as she listens for signs of civilization?
What does the story primarily highlight?
What does the story primarily highlight?
What does Tatum worry about in addition to their limited food supplies?
What does Tatum worry about in addition to their limited food supplies?
What becomes increasingly difficult during the journey?
What becomes increasingly difficult during the journey?
What does Tatum listen for as she hopes for rescue?
What does Tatum listen for as she hopes for rescue?
What does Cole attempt to do with an ax?
What does Cole attempt to do with an ax?
What does Tatum primarily struggle with while stranded in the cabin?
What does Tatum primarily struggle with while stranded in the cabin?
What do Tatum and Cole use to construct a makeshift shelter in the Alaskan wilderness?
What do Tatum and Cole use to construct a makeshift shelter in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum reflect on in relation to hunting during her time in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum reflect on in relation to hunting during her time in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Cole share with Tatum regarding the need for hunting in the wilderness?
What does Cole share with Tatum regarding the need for hunting in the wilderness?
What does Tatum witness in the Alaskan wilderness that leads her to contemplate its significance in local legends?
What does Tatum witness in the Alaskan wilderness that leads her to contemplate its significance in local legends?
What realization do Tatum and Cole come to when they wake up hungry and cold in the wilderness?
What realization do Tatum and Cole come to when they wake up hungry and cold in the wilderness?
What is central to the narrative of Tatum and Cole's experience in the Alaskan wilderness?
What is central to the narrative of Tatum and Cole's experience in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum show towards the dogs in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum show towards the dogs in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Cole reassure Tatum about in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Cole reassure Tatum about in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum experience from the harsh environment in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum experience from the harsh environment in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Cole share regarding the significance of hunting in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Cole share regarding the significance of hunting in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum witness and contemplate the significance of in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum witness and contemplate the significance of in the Alaskan wilderness?
What do Tatum and Cole struggle to stay warm in, in the Alaskan wilderness?
What do Tatum and Cole struggle to stay warm in, in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum contemplate after learning she has to go for help?
What does Tatum contemplate after learning she has to go for help?
What does Cole emphasize about the surface for sled travel in the snow?
What does Cole emphasize about the surface for sled travel in the snow?
What does Tatum realize about the time it would take for Cole to come back for her on a snowmobile?
What does Tatum realize about the time it would take for Cole to come back for her on a snowmobile?
What does Cole reveal about the distance to Anvil?
What does Cole reveal about the distance to Anvil?
What natural phenomenon does Tatum encounter during her journey?
What natural phenomenon does Tatum encounter during her journey?
What advice does Tatum recall from her grandfather?
What advice does Tatum recall from her grandfather?
What does the text portray about Tatum in the face of adversity?
What does the text portray about Tatum in the face of adversity?
What does Tatum consider for her puppies?
What does Tatum consider for her puppies?
What does Tatum encounter that she has to assert her dominance against?
What does Tatum encounter that she has to assert her dominance against?
What does Tatum show towards her dogs in the narrative?
What does Tatum show towards her dogs in the narrative?
What does Tatum rely on while navigating the challenging landscape?
What does Tatum rely on while navigating the challenging landscape?
What does Tatum think of when considering her father's advice?
What does Tatum think of when considering her father's advice?
What does Tatum reflect on in relation to Cole's activities?
What does Tatum reflect on in relation to Cole's activities?
What does Tatum worry about facing consequences for once her mom finds out about?
What does Tatum worry about facing consequences for once her mom finds out about?
What does Tatum contemplate the significance of in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum contemplate the significance of in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum take care of when she promises to take care of Bandit?
What does Tatum take care of when she promises to take care of Bandit?
What does Tatum rely on to navigate the landscape in the wilderness?
What does Tatum rely on to navigate the landscape in the wilderness?
What does Tatum struggle with while attempting to build a shelter for her dogs?
What does Tatum struggle with while attempting to build a shelter for her dogs?
What does Tatum battle with while being mindful of not overeating in the wilderness?
What does Tatum battle with while being mindful of not overeating in the wilderness?
What does Tatum seek from her dogs during a restless night in the sled?
What does Tatum seek from her dogs during a restless night in the sled?
What is evident in Tatum's actions and thoughts throughout the journey in the wilderness?
What is evident in Tatum's actions and thoughts throughout the journey in the wilderness?
What does Cole give Tatum for protection before she sets off on her journey?
What does Cole give Tatum for protection before she sets off on her journey?
What is Tatum's routine primarily focused on during her time in the wilderness?
What is Tatum's routine primarily focused on during her time in the wilderness?
What does the text capture about Tatum's experience in the wilderness?
What does the text capture about Tatum's experience in the wilderness?
What does Tatum's resilience and determination shine through as she faces in the wilderness?
What does Tatum's resilience and determination shine through as she faces in the wilderness?
What does Tatum struggle with in the harsh conditions of the wilderness?
What does Tatum struggle with in the harsh conditions of the wilderness?
What is central to Tatum's journey in the wilderness?
What is central to Tatum's journey in the wilderness?
What does Tatum focus on staying throughout her journey in the wilderness?
What does Tatum focus on staying throughout her journey in the wilderness?
What did Tatum use to climb a steep ice slope in the Arctic wilderness?
What did Tatum use to climb a steep ice slope in the Arctic wilderness?
What inspired Tatum to keep going in the Arctic wilderness?
What inspired Tatum to keep going in the Arctic wilderness?
What did Tatum leave behind when she reached the top of the hummock?
What did Tatum leave behind when she reached the top of the hummock?
What did Tatum realize after regaining consciousness in the harsh environment?
What did Tatum realize after regaining consciousness in the harsh environment?
What did the narrative primarily capture?
What did the narrative primarily capture?
What was Tatum's main concern regarding her dogs in the Arctic wilderness?
What was Tatum's main concern regarding her dogs in the Arctic wilderness?
What did Tatum battle while climbing the steep ice slope in the Arctic wilderness?
What did Tatum battle while climbing the steep ice slope in the Arctic wilderness?
What did Tatum decide to do with the ax after reaching the top of the hummock?
What did Tatum decide to do with the ax after reaching the top of the hummock?
What did Tatum use to create steps while climbing the steep ice slope?
What did Tatum use to create steps while climbing the steep ice slope?
What was Tatum's reaction upon reaching the top of the hummock?
What was Tatum's reaction upon reaching the top of the hummock?
What did Tatum face after reaching the top of the hummock?
What did Tatum face after reaching the top of the hummock?
What did the story highlight about Tatum?
What did the story highlight about Tatum?
What is one of the key traits demonstrated by Tatum in the Alaskan wilderness?
What is one of the key traits demonstrated by Tatum in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum struggle with while facing harsh weather conditions in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum struggle with while facing harsh weather conditions in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum rely on for survival in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum rely on for survival in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum use to keep moving in the challenging conditions of the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum use to keep moving in the challenging conditions of the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum demonstrate in her resilience and determination to survive in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum demonstrate in her resilience and determination to survive in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum reflect on as she pushes through the challenging conditions in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum reflect on as she pushes through the challenging conditions in the Alaskan wilderness?
What is Tatum's primary struggle while stranded in the cabin in the Alaskan wilderness?
What is Tatum's primary struggle while stranded in the cabin in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum primarily rely on to understand the wolf's intentions near her sled?
What does Tatum primarily rely on to understand the wolf's intentions near her sled?
What is a significant factor in Tatum's reliance on her dogs for survival in the Alaskan wilderness?
What is a significant factor in Tatum's reliance on her dogs for survival in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum use to cover her pillow to make it look like a real person in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum rely on for navigation during her journey in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum rely on for navigation during her journey in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum contemplate the significance of during her reflections in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Tatum contemplate the significance of during her reflections in the Alaskan wilderness?
What is the direction of the team's journey as indicated by the text?
What is the direction of the team's journey as indicated by the text?
What does Tatum wonder about the team's route at the beginning of the text?
What does Tatum wonder about the team's route at the beginning of the text?
What does Tatum do when the wind kicks up during the journey?
What does Tatum do when the wind kicks up during the journey?
What does Wolf do upon catching a scent during the journey?
What does Wolf do upon catching a scent during the journey?
What does the village doctor arrange for Tatum?
What does the village doctor arrange for Tatum?
Who tends to Tatum's injuries and assures her about a plane journey?
Who tends to Tatum's injuries and assures her about a plane journey?
What does Tatum express concern for upon arriving in Anvil?
What does Tatum express concern for upon arriving in Anvil?
Who organizes a plan to retrieve the remaining dogs and Cole?
Who organizes a plan to retrieve the remaining dogs and Cole?
What does Tatum reflect on while Bandit shows concern for the puppies?
What does Tatum reflect on while Bandit shows concern for the puppies?
What does Tatum worry about as she prepares for a long night?
What does Tatum worry about as she prepares for a long night?
What does Tatum reflect on in relation to her physical state?
What does Tatum reflect on in relation to her physical state?
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 worry about upon reaching Anvil?
What does Tatum worry about upon reaching Anvil?
What does the doctor assure Tatum about?
What does the doctor assure Tatum about?
What does Umi take Tatum to the village doctor for?
What does Umi take Tatum to the village doctor for?
What does Tatum worry about as she prepares for a long night?
What does Tatum worry about as she prepares for a long night?
What is the distance of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race?
What is the distance 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 is the Jr. Iditarod Sled Dog Race designed for?
What is the Jr. Iditarod Sled Dog Race designed for?
Where are the Siberian Yupik indigenous people located?
Where are the Siberian Yupik indigenous people located?
What is the significance of the serum run of 1925?
What is the significance of the serum run of 1925?
What is the size of St. Lawrence Island?
What is the size of St. Lawrence Island?
What is the alternative name used for St. Lawrence Island in the book 'Ice Island'?
What is the alternative name used for St. Lawrence Island in the book 'Ice Island'?
What is the name of the village of Gambell in the book 'Ice Island'?
What is the name of the village of Gambell in the book 'Ice Island'?
What does the glossary in the text include?
What does the glossary in the text include?
What is the Last Great Race on Earth?
What is the Last Great Race on Earth?
What is the purpose of the land bridge that once connected St. Lawrence Island to North America?
What is the purpose of the land bridge that once connected St. Lawrence Island to North America?
What is the name of the village resembling how it is portrayed in the book 'Ice Island'?
What is the name of the village resembling how it is portrayed in the book 'Ice Island'?
What is the main theme of Tatum's Arctic survival journey?
What is the main theme of Tatum's Arctic survival journey?
What leads Tatum and her dogs to the sight of civilization?
What leads Tatum and her dogs to the sight of civilization?
What does the billowing black smoke near the village symbolize?
What does the billowing black smoke near the village symbolize?
What does Tatum's survival in the Arctic wilderness serve as a testament to?
What does Tatum's survival in the Arctic wilderness serve as a testament to?
What role do the sled dogs play in Tatum's journey?
What role do the sled dogs play in Tatum's journey?
What marks the end of Tatum's arduous journey in the Arctic wilderness?
What marks the end of Tatum's arduous journey in the Arctic wilderness?
What is Tatum's demeanor as she waits out the storm in the sled?
What is Tatum's demeanor as she waits out the storm in the sled?
What prompts Tatum to trust her lead dog, Wolf, to guide them out of the predicament?
What prompts Tatum to trust her lead dog, Wolf, to guide them out of the predicament?
What fuels Tatum and her dogs' pace as they head towards the village?
What fuels Tatum and her dogs' pace as they head towards the village?
What does the narrative emphasize about Tatum's journey in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the narrative emphasize about Tatum's journey in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the text convey about the bond between Tatum and her sled dogs?
What does the text convey about the bond between Tatum and her sled dogs?
What does Tatum's journey in the Arctic wilderness symbolize?
What does Tatum's journey in the Arctic wilderness symbolize?
What inspired the author to write Ice Island?
What inspired the author to write Ice Island?
What is the location of St. Lawrence Island?
What is the location of St. Lawrence Island?
Who are the inhabitants of St. Lawrence Island?
Who are the inhabitants of St. Lawrence Island?
What did the Siberian Yupik people legally carve and sell from St. Lawrence Island?
What did the Siberian Yupik people legally carve and sell from St. Lawrence Island?
When did the author visit St. Lawrence Island?
When did the author visit St. Lawrence Island?
What act of the author's visit provided the backdrop and inspiration for writing Ice Island?
What act of the author's visit provided the backdrop and inspiration for writing Ice Island?
How did the author travel around St. Lawrence Island?
How did the author travel around St. Lawrence Island?
What did the author witness children playing with on St. Lawrence Island?
What did the author witness children playing with on St. Lawrence Island?
How did the author describe the beauty that inspired the novel Ice Island?
How did the author describe the beauty that inspired the novel Ice Island?
What did the author observe men doing on St. Lawrence Island?
What did the author observe men doing on St. Lawrence Island?
How did the Siberian Yupik people obtain title to most of St. Lawrence Island?
How did the Siberian Yupik people obtain title to most of St. Lawrence Island?
What is the unique combination for which St. Lawrence Island is known?
What is the unique combination for which St. Lawrence Island is known?
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Libby Riddles
Libby Riddles
First woman to win the Iditarod in 1985.
Susan Butcher
Susan Butcher
Won the Iditarod three years in a row and again in 1990.
Red Lantern Award
Red Lantern Award
Award given to the last musher to finish the Iditarod race.
Iditarod Dehydration
Iditarod Dehydration
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Who is Beryl?
Who is Beryl?
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Bandit's retirement
Bandit's retirement
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Polar Cafe
Polar Cafe
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Arctic Village
Arctic Village
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Kotzebue Race
Kotzebue Race
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Who is Cole?
Who is Cole?
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Endurance
Endurance
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Prudhoe Bay
Prudhoe Bay
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Trail mix
Trail mix
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Dog booties
Dog booties
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Remote Cabin
Remote Cabin
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Eating Whale Blubber
Eating Whale Blubber
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Constellation story
Constellation story
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Vivid Dreams
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1971
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St. Lawrence Island
St. Lawrence Island
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Study Notes
Iditarod Finish Line Reunion
- Libby Riddles was the first woman to win the Iditarod in 1985
- Susan Butcher won the title three years in a row and again in 1990
- Tatum and her mom cheered J.M. across the finish line at the Iditarod
- The Iditarod attracted large crowds, media, and snowmobiles
- Mushers received cash prizes, trophies, and keys to new pickups at the Mushers Awards Banquet
- The Red Lantern award goes to the last musher to finish
- Mushers and their dogs fly back to Anchorage after the banquet
- Beryl Webb's team of dogs is seen being taken care of
- Beryl Webb's dogs are praised for their performance
- Tatum helps Beryl rub ointment on the dogs' feet
- Beryl Webb finished the race in twenty-third place out of sixty-seven
- Dehydration is a real danger on the trail for both mushers and dogs
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.
Encounter in the Arctic Village
- Tatum encounters a local who warns her about a polar bear sighting near the village dump
- The high cost of living in the village due to food and supplies being flown in by plane is mentioned
- Tatum learns about the risks of encountering polar bears and the high prices of basic goods in the village
- She questions a local about polar bear sightings in the village and gets a dismissive response
- Tatum encounters a young musher named Cole, who is preparing for a two-hundred-mile dog sled race in Kotzebue
- Cole explains the challenges of racing and the importance of winning a scholarship in the local community
- Tatum and Cole share stories about their experiences and knowledge of dog sledding and racing
- Cole talks about the skills needed to be a musher and the dangers of the environment
- The conversation touches on the realities of life in the village, including hunting and the local economy
- Tatum expresses interest in helping with the dogs, but Cole doubts her experience and takes off
- Tatum reflects on her encounter with Cole and her desire to prove her abilities
- Bandit, Tatum's dog, leads her to a walrus skin, prompting her to consider her next steps in the village
Dog Sled Adventure
- Tatum and her mother prepare for a dog sled adventure, with Tatum expressing her love and her mother's concern for their safety.
- Tatum meets Cole, who is preparing to race in Kotzebue with his uncle's dogs, and they discuss the dogs and their racing experience.
- Tatum reflects on the history of dog teams during the Klondike Gold Rush and the harsh conditions they faced.
- Cole and Tatum set off on their sleds with their respective dog teams, each with their own lead dog and unique personalities.
- Cole emphasizes the importance of endurance over speed in dog sled races and the need for pacing.
- Tatum and Cole encounter caribou on their journey and discuss the animals' adaptation to the harsh environment.
- Cole shares the law of the wilderness regarding hunting large animals and the importance of sharing the meat with the village.
- Cole and Tatum swap the positions of their dogs on the teams, with Bandit taking on a new role in Cole's team.
- Tatum notices the size difference between Bandit and Denali, a dog on Cole's team, and makes a comparison.
- The text describes the challenges and experiences faced by Tatum and Cole during their dog sled adventure in the Alaskan wilderness.
- The narrative provides insight into the relationship between the characters, the dynamics of dog sled racing, and the natural environment of the Alaskan wilderness.
- The text captures the sense of adventure, the bond between humans and animals, and the beauty and challenges of the Alaskan landscape during a dog sled journey.
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.
Stranded in a Snowstorm: Survival in the Wilderness
- Tatum and Cole find themselves stuck in a cabin overnight due to a snowstorm.
- They wake up to find themselves low on food supplies and unable to return to their original destination.
- Tatum struggles with hunger and the limited food options, while also worrying about their chances of making it back in time for their flight.
- Cole attempts to clear a way through the snow with an ax, while Tatum builds a fire and tends to the dogs.
- The dogs are fed whale blubber, but one of them vomits, causing concern for their well-being.
- Cole continues to clear a path through the snow, but a tunnel collapses, narrowly missing the dogs.
- They eventually decide to pack up and leave, with Tatum and Cole taking turns breaking trail for the dogs.
- The journey becomes increasingly difficult as the dogs struggle to maintain their footing and Tatum fights to control her sled.
- Tatum hopes for rescue as she listens for signs of civilization, but the weather worsens with dense fog and strong winds.
- The challenging conditions and exhaustion take a toll on both Tatum and the dogs, creating a sense of desperation.
- Tatum and Cole push through the harsh weather, with Cole's sled slowing down due to the added weight of a reluctant dog.
- The story highlights the difficulties and resilience of surviving in the wilderness, facing nature's unpredictability and the harsh reality of limited resources.
Survival in the Alaskan wilderness
- Tatum and Cole are stranded in the Alaskan wilderness during winter
- Cole insists on moving the dogs despite their exhaustion
- Tatum and Cole construct a makeshift shelter using their sleds and a deerskin hide
- Tatum shows compassion towards the dogs, kissing one good night
- Tatum and Cole struggle to stay warm in the harsh conditions
- Cole reassures Tatum that they are safe and that her grandfather will inform her mother
- Cole shares a cultural belief about the stars and discusses the need to hunt for meat for the dogs
- Tatum reflects on her experiences with fishing and her discomfort with the idea of hunting seals
- Tatum experiences vivid dreams and physical discomfort from the harsh environment
- Tatum witnesses the northern lights and contemplates their significance in local legends
- Tatum and Cole wake up hungry and cold, realizing the urgency of finding food for themselves and the dogs
- The harsh conditions and the struggle for survival in the Alaskan wilderness are central to the narrative
Alaskan Wilderness Survival
- Tatum encounters a wolf near her sled while protecting her dogs and their puppies
- Tatum's courage and resourcefulness in facing the wolf
- Tatum's ability to understand the wolf's intentions and offer food
- Tatum's struggle to feed and care for her dogs while facing harsh weather conditions
- Tatum's dog team's resilience and her reliance on them for survival
- Tatum's physical and mental exhaustion during the journey
- Tatum's thoughts about the harshness of the environment and the importance of weather knowledge
- Tatum's use of her headlamp and her determination to keep moving
- Tatum's reflections and daydreams as she pushes through the challenging conditions
- Tatum's resilience and determination to survive in the Alaskan wilderness
- Tatum's reliance on her dogs and her own survival skills
- Tatum's internal dialogue and thoughts as she faces the challenges of the journey
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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