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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 did Brian's father move out?
(a) June
(b) April
(c) December
(d) January

2. Which of these is not a benefit of having a fire?
(a) Heat
(b) Good smell
(c) Light
(d) Keeping animals at bay

3. Who appeared to Brian first in his dream?
(a) His mother
(b) Terry
(c) Perpich
(d) His father

4. What item did Brian not have on his person after the crash?
(a) Hatchet
(b) Belt
(c) Watch
(d) Lighter

5. What was Brian's best hope for rescue?
(a) People would see the flare gun.
(b) Officials would follow the pilot's flight plan.
(c) People would hear him screaming for help.
(d) People would see a fire on the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shape was the lake Brian spotted?

2. What does Brian call the food he ate?

3. Which of these things in relation to the lake were not mentioned by Brian?

4. At night Brian had to protect himself from what?

5. What was the missing element to create a good fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss what might have happened if Brian was unable to remove the quills from his leg.

2. Examine why landing on the ground might have been better.

3. What is the purpose of building a shelter against the rock?

4. Explain why Brian blames his mother for the current situation.

5. Explain how Brian takes stock of his options.

6. Explain why it is important for Brian to learn to cooperate with nature.

7. Explain how Brian feels when the plane finally stops.

8. Explain why Brian chooses the water as the place to land the plane.

9. What is lost when Brian learns about the secret?

10. Describe Brian's attitude when leaving for Canada.

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