Challenges in Chicken Farming

Alaskan adventurer Scotty Lamkin and his crew face food shortages on their raft. Despite trading for chickens to ensure a steady protein supply, the chickens are not laying eggs as expected due to cool temperatures. Scotty's frustration grows, but he remains hopeful for fresh eggs. To supplement their food supply, Scotty turns to traditional hunting methods used by generations on the Yukon River.

What challenge did Scotty Lamkin's crew face after rowing all morning?

• A storm approaching

• Running out of fuel

• Rowing against the wind

• Navigational errors

What did Lance trade for chickens in the village of Rampart?

• A bag of rice

• A pair of boots

• A jar of seal oil

• A fishing net

Why are the chickens not laying many eggs?

• They are sick

• They are not being fed properly

• They are too young

• They dislike the cold temperatures

What is Scotty's reaction to the chickens' low egg production?

• He considers using them for meat

• He buys more chickens

• He builds more nests

• He decides to sell them

What is the main reason for Scotty's patience running thin with the chickens?

• They are not laying enough eggs

• They are noisy

• They are escaping the raft

• They are eating too much

What does Scotty hope to achieve by sparing the chickens?

• To keep them as pets

• To sell them later

• To have fresh eggs

• To use them as bait

What traditional method does Scotty use to find food?

• Fishing in the river

• Hunting squirrels

• Trapping rabbits

• Gathering berries

At what age did Scotty start learning traditional food gathering?

• Five years old

• Seven years old

• Nine years old

• Eleven years old