Outdoor Adventures with Martha

Martha May Salatan, living in Ilama, Alaska, shares her love for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. She describes her subsistence lifestyle on the Ilna Peninsula, emphasizing the beauty and danger of the local lake. Martha embarks on a hunting trip, identifying different types of ducks and their edibility. She concludes by moving to Rabbit Island in search of better hunting opportunities.

What is Martha May Salatan's relationship with Eric Salatan?

• They are siblings.

• They are married.

• They are business partners.

• They are neighbors.

What activity does Martha plan to do after Eric leaves with a client?

• Read a book at home.

• Explore the lake.

• Visit a friend.

• Go shopping in town.

What is the main reason Martha and Eric live on the Ilna Peninsula during summer?

• To escape city life.

• To run a summer camp.

• To maintain their subsistence lifestyle.

• To enjoy the warm weather.

What is a significant challenge of living near the largest freshwater lake in Alaska?

• Lack of fish.

• Frequent storms.

• Dangerous conditions.

• High tourist traffic.

What is a characteristic of the lake near the Ilna Peninsula?

• It is always calm.

• It is a renewable resource.

• It is the smallest lake in Alaska.

• It is saltwater.

What is a common activity for Martha and Eric during the summer months?

• Hunting and fishing.

• Gardening.

• Building cabins.

• Skiing.

What type of ducks does Martha first encounter at the lake?

• Wood ducks.

• Diving ducks.

• Dabbling ducks.

• Mallard ducks.

Why does Martha decide not to hunt the ducks she first sees?

• They are too far away.

• They are not the right kind for eating.

• She forgot her shotgun.

• They are protected species.

What is the name of the island Martha plans to visit next?

• Bird Island.

• Duck Island.

• Rabbit Island.

• Fish Island.

What is Martha's goal in visiting Rabbit Island?

• To find better hunting opportunities.

• To camp overnight.

• To meet with friends.

• To find a new fishing spot.