1. What is the Iditarod?

2. a) What record did this year's Iditarod winner Mitch Seavey break?
b) What record did Seavey's son Dallas break in last year's Iditarod?

3. a) How long is the Iditarod trail?
b) How long did it take Mr. Seavey to complete the race?

4. a) What was unusual about Aliy Zirkle's second-place finish?
b) What was significant about Mr. Seavey's victory over Ms. Zirkle?

5. What was unusual about weather conditions in this year's race?

6. Do you think winning the Iditarod at the age of 53 is impressive? Why or why not?  Ask a parent, and a grandparent the same question.