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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. Why is Brian confused after he catches a bird?
(a) He does not know how to clean it.
(b) He cannot figure out how to kill it.
(c) He cannot tell if it is a male or female.
(d) He needs to figure out how to keep from being pecked.

2. What does Brian narrowly avoid stepping on in the woods?
(a) Bear trap
(b) Snake
(c) Quicksand
(d) Bird

3. With what animal does Brian reach an unspoken agreement?
(a) Bear
(b) Wolf
(c) Moose
(d) Beaver

4. What tries to steal Brian's food?
(a) Coyote
(b) Skunk
(c) Wolf
(d) Trespasser

5. Which best explains Brian's condition after he gets out of the plane?
(a) Scared
(b) Angry
(c) Exhausted
(d) Resigned

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Brian to run to the top of the ridge?

2. Which of these things does not hinder Brian from building a new fire?

3. What does Brian discover when he first wakes up in the night?

4. How does Brian trap the potential food?

5. What does Brian use for fish bait?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Brian determined to get back into the plane?

2. What is proven by Brian's refusal to give up?

3. Explain how mistakes in the wilderness are different from mistakes in city life?

4. Why is it important for Brian to mark off the days?

5. Explain why it was important for Brian to clean up the camp.

6. Why was Brian against leaving the fire?

7. Explain the fascination of the creatures in the water.

8. How did Brian feel when the rescue plane landed?

9. How was Brian beginning to change?

10. Examine Brian's sense of pride.

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