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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can Willy take the turns faster than other teams?
(a) Because he has taught Searchlight a special technique for going around curves.
(b) Because he has only one dog and a small sled.
(c) Because he has added weight to his sled to keep it from tipping over.
(d) Because his sled has special rubberized runners.

2. Which of the following is NOT something that happens in Wyoming during the winter?
(a) There's clean, soft snow everywhere.
(b) The rivers are all frozen.
(c) The sun shines for just 3 hours per day.
(d) The air is clear and crisp.

3. Where are the dogsled races held each year?
(a) Lincoln, Nebraska.
(b) Denver, Colorado.
(c) Billings, Montana
(d) Jackson, Wyoming.

4. In what year was Stone Fox originally published?
(a) 1980.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1990.
(d) 2010.

5. Why does Willy want to take care of his grandfather?
(a) Because Willy's mother made him promise to take care of his grandfather.
(b) Because Willy gets paid by the state to take care of his grandfather.
(c) Because his grandfather took care of him when Willy's mother died.
(d) Because Willy's grandfather is rich and Willy knows he'll inherit money if he takes care of his grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do Searchlight and little Willy head home?

2. How many dogs does Stone Fox use to pull his sled?

3. When dioes Searchlight pour on the steam?

4. After Searchlight stops, the sled keeps sliding forward until it is how close to the finish line?

5. Where does the idea for the story come from?

(see the answer key)

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