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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. Landing a plane on the water is like hitting what?
(a) Glass
(b) Concrete
(c) Cactus
(d) Featherbed

2. How did Brian feel when the sparks failed to make a fire?
(a) Frustrated
(b) Angry
(c) Exasperated
(d) Sad

3. What two items did Brian use to create spark?
(a) Watch crystal
(b) Two sticks
(c) Hatchet and black stone
(d) Two stones

4. Where is Brian injured?
(a) Calf
(b) Wrist
(c) Forearm
(d) Foot

5. Who did Brian wish was with him?
(a) Terry
(b) His dog
(c) Sam
(d) His father

Short Answer Questions

1. Brian was careful to keep what in his sight as he explored?

2. What cargo was going with Brian in the airplane?

3. What did Brian have to say at the end of each sentence when talking into the radio?

4. What is the best tool Brian used to get help?

5. What was Brian's first attempt to control the plane?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Brian takes stock of his options.

2. Name the three things Brian needs most to survive in the woods.

3. Discuss why Brian is upset by his reflection.

4. In what way does Brian consider himself to be lucky?

5. Explain why the smell of the animal frightened Brian.

6. What are Brian's choices after the pilot dies?

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

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

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

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

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