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

2. What was the next tool Brian created?
(a) Knife
(b) Slingshot
(c) Firestarter
(d) Bow

3. Brian compares a clearing in the woods to what?
(a) Golf course
(b) His backyard
(c) Emeralds
(d) Green carpet

4. What is most noticeable about Brian's appearance?
(a) He limps.
(b) His skin is leathery.
(c) His hair is matted.
(d) He has lost weight.

5. What tries to steal Brian's food?
(a) Coyote
(b) Trespasser
(c) Wolf
(d) Skunk

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Brian's reward for all the hard work?

2. What type of bird does Brian spot near the lake?

3. What does Brian consider his survival skills to be?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Brian's reaction to the emergency transmitter?

2. How did the approach of the plane change Brian's attitudes?

3. How was Brian beginning to change?

4. How does Brian's previous exposure to nature shows help him?

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

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

7. What is proven by Brian's refusal to give up?

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

9. Explain why Brian referred to the birds as foolbirds.

10. Why was Brian against leaving the fire?

(see the answer keys)

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