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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. Which piece of information was not vital to discovering the plane's location?

2. Who appeared to Brian first in his dream?

3. Brian plans to protect himself from the animals by doing what?

4. What concerned Brian about drinking from the lake?

5. Why did Brian stop running from the bear?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is lost when Brian learns about the secret?

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

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

5. Why were Brian and the sparks alike?

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

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

8. Examine how Brian knows as much as he does about living in the woods.

9. What is one of the health risks Brian faces in the first couple of days after the crash?

10. Why was Brian so afraid of an animal outside the shelter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brian's determination helped him gain the strength to build the shelter. How did Brian know how to build a lean-to? Do you think his knowledge was gained from television, real life experience, or instruction? Why?

Essay Topic 2

On more than one occasion, Brian had encounters with the animals. Most notably the meeting with the wolf and the bear. Examine animal intelligence and how underestimating that intelligence might have been a fatal error for Brian. What might have happened if Brian had tried to dominate the animals rather than respect their space? How would you feel if confronted by a bear?

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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