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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is not one of Brian's "First Days?"

2. What does Brian consider his survival skills to be?

3. What image scares Brian the most?

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

5. Why is Brian so angry with himself?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the exchange between Brian and the wolf.

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

4. Why was Brian against leaving the fire?

5. Explain what made Brian notice the fish for the first time?

6. Examine Brian's sense of pride.

7. What was Brian's reaction to the emergency transmitter?

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

9. How did Brian figure out the second noise outside was a snapping turtle?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The moose attack was completely unexpected. Why would the moose attack for no reason? Was Brian provoking the moose without knowing it? How did Brian use his knowledge and intuition to keep the moose away? What would you have done if you were caught in a similar situation?

Essay Topic 2

The confrontation with the bear was scary and exciting. Why did Brian stop running? Examine the encounter from the bear's point of view. Discuss how a human might provoke a bear? Examine humans as threats to animals and their young.

Essay Topic 3

Brian began to take charge when he decided that the camp needed to be cleaned and all things organized. Why was this an important step? How did Brian begin to change at this time? How does a clean camp change the situation?

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