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

2. How old was Brian when he crashed in the wilderness?

3. What does Brian listen to as he drifts off to sleep at the end of Chapter 3?

4. How long ago had Brian been involved in his first wilderness experience?

5. How deep is the water where Brian catches his fish in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What clothes did Brian bring with him?

2. How does Brian check his gear daily?

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

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

5. What were Brian's dreams like at first after the crash?

6. What tools did Brian bring with him?

7. Why is it illegal in many states to hunt from canoes?

8. In Chapter 3, where does Brian often sleep?

9. What fond memories does Brian have of his first wilderness experience?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 4, Brian is awakened by a sound. Discuss why it is so important for people and animals to be tuned to react to odd things in the wilderness.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapters 5 and 6, the dog seems to trust Brian. Discuss why it seems that the dog trusts Brian.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 4, Brian uses his observational skills to discover what awakened him. Discuss Brian's observational skills and how he uses them.

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