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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the engine was silent, what was the only noise Brian heard?
(a) Wind
(b) His own heartbeat
(c) Ticking clock
(d) Radio static

2. What noises did Brian hear when the plane crashed?
(a) Sirens
(b) Screaming
(c) Wind
(d) Nothing

3. How does Brian haul food back to the shelter?
(a) Branches
(b) Carries it
(c) Rope
(d) Windbreaker

4. What type of birds was not among the flock?
(a) Sparrows
(b) Red birds
(c) Robins
(d) Finches

5. Why did Brian think he couldn't land in the water?
(a) The plane was out of control.
(b) It wasn't close enough.
(c) He didn't know how to land.
(d) He was too scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the pilot sit in the plane?

2. What wakes Brian?

3. Why was Brian encouraged?

4. Brian finds a friend in what?

5. What animal did Brian think he saw in the pond?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of building a shelter against the rock?

2. Name at least two things for which Brian should be grateful.

3. Why is flying the plane the only option in the first few hours?

4. Discuss why Brian is upset by his reflection.

5. Name some ways in which Brian could tell his location?

6. Explain why Brian chooses the water as the place to land the plane.

7. Explain how Brian takes stock of his options.

8. What are Brian's feelings toward his mother at this time?

9. What are Brian's choices after the pilot dies?

10. Examine why it was not possible for Brian to hear his father or Terry in the dreams.

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