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

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

3. What does Brian discover when he first wakes up in the night?
(a) It is raining.
(b) The food is all gone.
(c) There is an animal right outside.
(d) The fire is almost out.

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

5. Why was it nearly impossible to burn a signal fire at all times?
(a) It was raining
(b) Fires cannot be seen in daylight
(c) Brian was too tired
(d) Not enough wood

Short Answer Questions

1. What is most noticeable about Brian's appearance?

2. How does Brian preserve the remaining food?

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

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

5. Brian chided himself for being what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the storm and wreckage of the campsite teach Brian?

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

3. What good thing came out of Brian's frustration at the lack of entry into the plane?

4. Examine the reason the fish spear did not work.

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

6. How did Brian figure out the second noise outside was a snapping turtle?

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

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

9. Why was Brian against leaving the fire?

10. Discuss the exchange between Brian and the wolf.

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