The Relay Race — Questions and answers

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According to Old Man Tor, what is the most important thing about the race?

Choices

  1. Being the fastest runner
  2. Having the best sled
  3. Respecting the ice and spirits ✓
  4. Finding the most glowing stones

Answer: Respecting the ice and spirits

From page 2

Who shouted to Linnea and Jun that the other teams were far ahead?

Choices

  1. Old Man Tor
  2. Sama ✓
  3. Helen Keller
  4. A stranger

Answer: Sama

From page 3

What sudden danger made it impossible for Linnea and Jun to continue on their path?

Choices

  1. A fierce blizzard
  2. A giant polar bear
  3. An ice quake causing a fissure ✓
  4. Another racing team blocking them

Answer: An ice quake causing a fissure

From page 4

After following the sound, what did Linnea and Jun find?

Choices

  1. A group of friends
  2. A shimmering heat haze ✓
  3. A warm fire
  4. A delicious snack

Answer: A shimmering heat haze

From page 6

What did Sama realize after Linnea and Jun helped her?

Choices

  1. That she should have run faster.
  2. That she didn't like races anymore.
  3. That winning isn't the only important thing. ✓
  4. That the ice was too slippery.

Answer: That winning isn't the only important thing.

From page 9

What did Linnea say was the greatest victory they learned from the race?

Choices

  1. To run faster than everyone else.
  2. To cross the finish line first.
  3. To help each other along the way. ✓
  4. To find the glowing stone.

Answer: To help each other along the way.

From page 10