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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. What prevents Brian from getting into the plane?
(a) There is nothing left
(b) It is completely under water
(c) No opening
(d) Brian does not know where it is

2. Why is Brian confused after he catches a bird?
(a) He needs to figure out how to keep from being pecked.
(b) He cannot tell if it is a male or female.
(c) He does not know how to clean it.
(d) He cannot figure out how to kill it.

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

4. Which of these things does not hinder Brian from building a new fire?
(a) Wood is difficult to find.
(b) He is injured.
(c) His hatchet is lost.
(d) The wood is wet.

5. What animal came toward Brian's shelter in the night?
(a) Raccoon
(b) Turtle
(c) Wolf
(d) Bear

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Brian refuse to leave the fire longer than a few moments?

2. Why does Brian feel so hopeless?

3. How long has it been since the plane crashed?

4. Why doesn't Brian use the emergency transmitter?

5. What morning activity does Brian see as being silly?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Brian feel when the rescue plane landed?

2. Explain how mistakes in the wilderness are different from mistakes in city life?

3. Explain what made Brian notice the fish for the first time?

4. Explain the fascination of the creatures in the water.

5. Why was Brian determined to get back into the plane?

6. Why is it important for Brian to mark off the days?

7. What was the biggest danger of going back into the plane?

8. Why was Brian reluctant to eat the eggs?

9. Why was Brian against leaving the fire?

10. How was Brian beginning to change?

(see the answer keys)

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