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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. How much weight did Mickey lose after being hit by the iguana?

2. In Chapter 5, how long does it take Wahoo to coax the crippled bobcat to eat?

3. In Chapter 4, where does Derek Badger want to take Alice?

4. In Chapter 12, how many times had Mickey and Wahoo tried to call Susan before leaving for the Everglades?

5. Where is Derek staying in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Derek rescued when he stirs up Alice during a scene in Chapter 7?

2. In Chapter 6, how does Derek eat off camera during the filming of a show?

3. In Chapter 1, what happened to put Mickey Cray out of work?

4. In Chapter 12, how is dinner being served to the crew of Expedition Survival, and what will they eat?

5. In Chapter 6, what is revealed about how Mickey became fascinated with creatures?

6. Who is the guy that runs the souvenir shop where Expedition Survival has their base and what is known about him?

7. In Chapter 5, why does Raven Stark think about her salary?

8. What is the camera set up at the beginning of Chapter 7?

9. In Chapter 8, what is said about canceling filming during a trip to Australia?

10. In Chapter 12 in the script that Wahoo and Tuna find, what does Derek say about what he eats on his expedition?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tuna is a fan of Expedition Survival. What does Tuna think about the show and Derek at the beginning of the book? How and why does she become disillusioned with Derek and the show?

Essay Topic 2

Derek’s show is touted as a reality show, but it has very little to do with reality. Why is Derek’s show not a true reality show? How is deception used to boost ratings and make Derek appear to be a survivalist?

Essay Topic 3

In the book, the author provides more thorough descriptions of some character than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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