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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 too cold.
(b) He hoped he could signal a plane.
(c) He was afraid it would go out.
(d) It was a safe place to hide from mosquitoes.

2. How does Brian keep track of time?
(a) A calendar
(b) Using the moon
(c) His watch
(d) Marks on the wall

3. Where does Brian decide to store food?
(a) On a rock ledge
(b) In a nearby cave
(c) In the shelter
(d) Underground

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

5. How does Brian preserve the remaining food?
(a) He buries it.
(b) He packs it in cold water.
(c) He creates a container out of rocks.
(d) He hides it in the shelter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What noise startles Brian from his cooking chores?

3. Why does Brian's physical appearance affect him?

4. Why was it so hard for Brian to kill a bird?

5. What does Brian build from logs?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Brian beginning to change?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Explain why it was important for Brian to clean up the camp.

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