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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. For what did Brian wish?

2. For what type of food does Brian search?

3. How long was Brian supposed to stay with his father?

4. What was Brian's best hope for rescue?

5. What noises did Brian hear when the plane crashed?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Brian consider himself to be lucky?

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

3. Describe Brian's attitude when leaving for Canada.

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

5. Explain why the smell of the animal frightened Brian.

6. Explain why throwing the hatchet was foolish.

7. Explain why Brian chooses the water as the place to land the plane.

8. How does Brian know what is happening to the pilot?

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

10. Examine why landing on the ground might have been better.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brian found a bush of "gut cherries" and devoured many of them. Since Brian knew nothing about gut cherries, was it a good idea to eat the berries? Examine what might have happened if the berries were highly poisonous. (Choke cherries, aka "gut cherries" are poisonous in large quantities, especially when they are overripe.)

Essay Topic 2

Brian often referred to educational and nature TV shows. What benefit were those shows to Brian and how did he use the information provided on the TV?

Essay Topic 3

Brian tried the best he could to fly or land the plan even though he was terrified. Do you think that Brian was in shock or overcame the fear to take control? Discuss how Brian might have felt and what could be done about it.

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