ESKIMO HOLIDAY

In the Canadian Arctic, an Eskimo tribe at Pond Inlet enjoys a unique holiday by mining coal, which is easier than their usual work. They sell the coal to mission posts and Hudson Bay stations, preferring seal oil for themselves. The coal race back home is a cultural tradition, with the last man earning the title of Cross-Eyed Walrus.

What activity do the Eskimo tribe consider a holiday?

• Digging coal

• Fishing

• Building igloos

• Hunting seals

Why do the Eskimos find mining coal easier than their usual work?

• It requires less physical effort

• It is closer to their homes

• They use modern equipment

• It is a group activity

What do the Eskimos prefer to use instead of coal?

• Electricity

• Wood

• Natural gas

• Seal oil

To whom do the Eskimos sell the coal they mine?

• Local markets

• Government agencies

• Mission posts and Hudson Bay stations

• Tourists

What title is given to the last man home in the sledging race?

• Tired Bear

• Lazy Seal

• Cross-Eyed Walrus

• Slow Penguin