The Iditarod

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1. In what month does the Iditarod start? February March January December

2. In what town does the Iditarod have its ceremonial start? Answer: (One Word Only)

3. In what town does the Iditarod end? Answer: (One Word)

4. In what year did the first woman win? 1997 1992 1985 1976

5. What is the last name of the first woman who won? Answer: (One Word)

6. What is the 'Red Lantern Award'? Last place Second place Finish with the most dogs Finish with least amount of dogs

7. What state number is Alaska? 47th 50th 49th 23rd

8. What was the name of the disease that infected the villagers in Nome who were saved by a relay of dog teams? Black Plague Menigitis Diptheria Cholera

9. What was the name of the lead dog in the team that brought the serum for the disease into Nome? Togo Balto Kira Breeze

10. What is the last name of the man who 'mushed' the farthest on this life-saving relay? Smith Marchet Oakers Seppala