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Source:America's Library
Level: Pre-Intermediate

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Can you guess what the "Inuit Blanket Toss" is?

Where do you think this event is held?

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What do you think the woman in the photo is doing?

She is competing in the Inuit Blanket Toss. As you can see from the picture, it's sort of like jumping on a trampoline, except the people who are holding the blanket are raising and lowering it to toss the woman. This is a game often played at festivals and other Inuit celebrations. The "blanket" for the game is usually made from seal or walrus skins, so it can handle the pounding that results every time a player lands on it after a "toss." The winner is the player who bounces the highest.

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Post-Reading Questions

  1. Who is considered the winner of Blanket Toss Event?

  2. Where is the game often played?

  3. When did this game start?


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