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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What day does Brian's mother go to exercise class?

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

3. Where was the airport located where Brian met the pilot?

4. Landing a plane on the water is like hitting what?

5. What two items did Brian use to create spark?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Brian get sick from the gut cherries?

3. Discuss what might have happened if Brian was unable to remove the quills from his leg.

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

5. Examine why Brian does not tell Terry about his mother?

6. What encourages Brian not to give up on the fire?

7. What is the purpose of building a shelter against the rock?

8. Discuss why Brian is upset by his reflection.

9. Name some ways in which Brian could tell his location?

10. Name at least two things for which Brian should be grateful.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The confrontation with the bear was scary and exciting. Why did Brian stop running? Examine the encounter from the bear's point of view. Discuss how a human might provoke a bear? Examine humans as threats to animals and their young.

Essay Topic 2

The confrontation between Brian and the wolf showed mutual respect and no wish to harm. What does it mean? Why was this exchange important?

Essay Topic 3

One of the first items Brian focused on in the survival pack was the emergency transmitter yet he put it aside without much examination. Why did Brian dismiss the transmitter without thoroughly testing it? How might the water have affected this life saving item? How is it possible that the pilot heard the transmitter but Brian could not?

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