28 questions
Why didn't Dion stop and pet the dog like all the others?
He doesn't like dogs.
He was concentrating on the race.
The race already started and he was behind.
Dion had no food for the dog to share.
What does determined mean?
the quality of being generous, helpful, or caring
continued effort and determination
willingness to do something
showing the strong desire to follow a plan of action, even if it is difficult
Who are the main characters in the book?
Gobi and Nurali
Dion and Gobi
Dion and Kiki
Dion and Lucja
What are characteristics?
Words that help describe a character's personality.
The rising action of the story.
The where and when the story takes place.
The point of the most suspense in a story.
Why was naming the dog important?
Dogs need a name to follow commands.
Dion wanted to name it because he likes to name animals.
It shows that there is ownership of the dog.
Everything needs a name.
What did Tommy do that made Dion tell on him?
He stopped when Gobi needed a drink of water so he wasn't running ahead of Dion.
He slowed down and needed to get a drink of water.
He did not race through the rocks, but went around them.
He stopped the race organizers and told them that Dion was cheating.
Where does the dog's name "Gobi" come from?
Where the ultramarathon was taking place.
A city in China.
Dion's favorite place to eat.
A book.
What is drafting?
Getting dirt in your eye.
Running with a partner and offering them water.
Running behind someone so they took the wind.
Spilling your water and slipping in it.
Why did Dion decided to run with Tommy?
Tommy had a bunion on his toe, and it made it difficult for him to keep pace.
Tommy hated running alone.
Tommy was a cheater and Dion was keeping tabs on him.
Tommy was struggling with the heat and needed someone to look after him.
What does Dion do when Tommy couldn't run any longer?
He gave him his last water bottle and waited until Tommy was better to run.
He gave him his last water bottle and left him in the shade to find help at the next checkpoint.
He put Tommy in the shade and flagged down a car passing by.
He told Tommy to keep running because the next checkpoint was close.
Dion was used to the heat because he grew up where?
Heathrow
Beijing
Australia
Scotland
Why was Dion worried about what the race volunteers would think about him as he rested in the car?
He was worried they would make him quit the race.
He was afraid they would make him take a mandatory 30 minute break.
He was worried they would make him carry extra water.
He was worried they would make him stop for the day.
What thought motivated Dion enough to begin running again?
He knew he would get to see Gobi soon.
He thought about his wife cheering him on.
Zeng was walking.
The people in the car had to go get Tommy.
Why can't Dion just take Gobi home with him?
The dog belongs to someone else.
His wife says he can't bring the dog home.
China has strict laws about taking animals out of the country.
Scotland doesn't let anyone bring animals across the border.
What does Brett do when he sees Dion giving Gobi a drink during the race?
He runs past him to take his place in the race.
He knocks the water out of his hand and walks away.
He asks for a drink.
He waits for Dion to be done to start the race again.
After the race, what is Dion's plan for Gobi?
Gobi will stay with Nurali.
Gobi will stay in the pound.
Gobi will stay with Kiki.
Gobi will stay at the quarantine center.
Why was Dion's interview with the "Daily Mirror" helpful?
He was able to get back to Scotland without any trouble.
The person who did the interview said they would get Gobi for Dion.
Who doesn't want to do an interview with them?!
He got the word out about his story and started getting more donations.
What are three problems Dion faces getting Gobi home to Scotland?
Someone claims Gobi as theirs, men in suits take Gobi away, Gobi is never found
Quarantine, blood tests, Gobi needs to fly to Beijing
Gobi runs away, Gobi is not able to see a vet, Gobi is put in the pound
Dion is unable to leave Scotland, Dion cannot hire a pet moving service, Dion and his wife do not raise enough money to cover the costs
When Dion's wife finds out how much it will cost to get Gobi home, they...
consider giving up
remained determined to keep trying
decided to leave her with Nurali
hired a pet-moving service to make things easier
A theme is...
beginning of a story
part of the story that builds suspense
the life lesson in the story
when characters are faced with a problem they are tying to solve
What does Uighur mean?
People who think dogs are dirty and evil.
People who eat dogs for breakfast.
People who have difficulty telling time.
People who work at marathon races.
Dion realizes that he has to use a different outlet to get to people in China, what does he use?
Snapchat
CNN
The Daily Mirror
When Dion found Gobi in China, what was different about her?
She needed a bath and seemed worried.
She did not recognize Dion and ran from him.
She had a scar on her head and her hip clearly was hurting her.
She was bigger and seemed well fed.
How did Dion get past the maid and the guard in the hotel with Gobi?
He explained the situation and they agreed.
He threatened them.
He paid them.
He gave them food.
Why did Dion call Richard to his room?
Two men were banging on the door.
Gobi ran away.
The hotel manager was there.
To meet his wife.
What did Wendy call to tell Dion?
Gobi was cleared to travel.
She had found an apartment for them.
The men following him were from the government.
That Nurali's husband took Gobi.
How long was Gobi supposed to be in quarantine?
Until she had her blood tests completed.
Four months
Six months
Until Dion and his wife could come down from Scotland and get her.
How did Dion welcome Gobi to their new home?
He bought her a new bed for her house.
He took her for a run.
He applied for an official license.
He bought her dog tags.