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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. When Brian hears a high-pitched screeeeee, what bird does he hear?
(a) Hawk or eagle.
(b) Falcon or Eagle.
(c) Owl.
(d) Vulture.

2. What branch of the military used the type of knife that Brian's knife resembles?
(a) Marines.
(b) Navy.
(c) Army.
(d) Air Force.

3. What does Susan Smallhorn's Indian name mean?
(a) Strong.
(b) Friend.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Attempter.

4. How wide is the grapnel hook that Brian uses to anchor his canoe?
(a) 6 inches.
(b) 8 inches.
(c) 2 inches.
(d) 4 inches.

5. Where does Susan have a small scar from attempting to fire a high-powered rifle?
(a) Left cheek.
(b) Thumb.
(c) Right elbow.
(d) Hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people died when Brian crashed in the wilderness the first time?

2. In Chapter 2, what type of fish does Brian patiently hunt and kill?

3. In Chapter 1 in the area where Brian is, where do all the rivers pour into?

4. How many American soldiers were slaughtered at Gettysburg?

5. What time of year are mosquitoes worse in the north?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brian decide to do about the dog?

2. Why doesn't Brian worry about camping?

3. Why do the noises and smells of civilization bother Brian?

4. What types of supplies did Brian bring to the wilderness?

5. How does Brian feel about the fire he starts with matches?

6. What tools did Brian bring with him?

7. How does Brian check his gear daily?

8. Why does Brian think that a noise he hears in Chapter 1 is a squirrel or a mouse?

9. Why wouldn't it have been easy for Brian to move constantly during his first wilderness experience?

10. In a book published in the 1930s by the government, what did Brian learn about nutritional value and dangers of eating different types of animals and fish?

(see the answer keys)

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