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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why couldn't Brian catch any fish?
(a) There were no fish to catch.
(b) They were too fast.
(c) The water was too deep.
(d) The water was too murky.

2. Brian chided himself for being what?
(a) Stupid
(b) Foolish
(c) A city boy
(d) Exhausted

3. What does Brian do with the items he takes from the plane?
(a) Carries them to the shelter
(b) Hides them on the food ledge
(c) Leaves them on the beach
(d) Leaves them on the raft

4. Why doesn't Brian use the emergency transmitter?
(a) He thinks it is broken.
(b) It's too wet.
(c) It is stuck in the bottom of the pack.
(d) He does not know how to work it.

5. Why is Brian so angry with himself?
(a) He cut his hand.
(b) He does not know how to swim.
(c) He dropped the hatchet.
(d) He broke an arrow.

6. Which of these is not one of Brian's "First Days?"
(a) First Arrow Day
(b) First Rabbit Day
(c) First Meat Day
(d) First Wolf Day

7. Why did Brian refuse to leave the fire longer than a few moments?
(a) He hoped he could signal a plane.
(b) It was too cold.
(c) It was a safe place to hide from mosquitoes.
(d) He was afraid it would go out.

8. How long has it been since the plane crashed?
(a) 47 days
(b) 31 days
(c) 42 days
(d) 53 days

9. Why did Brian have a hard time figuring out what animal had visited?
(a) He couldn't read the tracks.
(b) It was too dark.
(c) It left no marks.
(d) The ground was too hard to leave a trace.

10. What type of wood is used to create the new tool?
(a) Birch
(b) Oak
(c) White Pine
(d) Willow

11. How does Brian keep track of time?
(a) A calendar
(b) Marks on the wall
(c) His watch
(d) Using the moon

12. What is Brian's reward for all the hard work?
(a) Nap
(b) Fish
(c) Hike
(d) Egg

13. What type of bird does Brian spot near the lake?
(a) Sparrow
(b) Hawk
(c) Owl
(d) Kingfisher

14. What happens when Brian tries to protect the food?
(a) Cuts his lip
(b) Hurts his arm
(c) Gets bitten
(d) Gets sprayed

15. The bird encouraged Brian to what?
(a) Bask in the sun
(b) Climb atop a tree
(c) Fish
(d) Pick berries

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevents Brian from getting into the plane?

2. What animal came toward Brian's shelter in the night?

3. What does Brian say to the pilot after he identifies himself?

4. Which best explains Brian's condition after he gets out of the plane?

5. Why does Brian's physical appearance affect him?

(see the answer keys)

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