Q 01/05

Roughly how long does a winning team take to cover the Iditarod's 1,000 or so miles?

A) About 3 days

B) About 9 days

C) About 4 weeks

D) About 3 months

Answer · why

B) About 9 days

About 9 days: the first champion needed just over 20, but better-fed dogs, run-and-rest schedules and a trail prepared ahead of the teams have cut the...

Q 02/05

In which month does the Iditarod take place each year?

A) March

B) February

C) January

D) April

Answer · why

A) March

March: the race opens on the month's first Saturday with a ceremonial run whose time doesn't count, and the clock only starts at the restart the follo...

Q 03/05

By which nickname is the Iditarod widely known?

A) The Last Great Race on Earth

B) The Great American Race

C) The Race to the Clouds

D) The Hell of the North

Answer · why

A) The Last Great Race on Earth

The Last Great Race on Earth is what enthusiasts call it, and the phrase stuck so firmly that the race's organisers registered it as a trademark.

Q 04/05

What are the dogs harnessed directly in front of an Iditarod sled called?

A) Wheel dogs

B) Swing dogs

C) Lead dogs

D) Team dogs

Answer · why

A) Wheel dogs

Wheel dogs run nearest the sled, so mushers pick calm, sturdy animals that won't be rattled by it sliding at their heels and can help haul it around t...

Q 05/05

What is the minimum number of dogs that must be on the towline when a team crosses the finish line?

A) Eight

B) Ten

C) Five

D) Six

Answer · why

C) Five

Exhausted or injured dogs are carried in the sled basket to the next dog-drop site.