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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 of these things in relation to the lake were not mentioned by Brian?

2. Why does Brian try to destroy his reflection?

3. What happens to the pilot during Brian's first flight?

4. To what did Brian attribute his strange frame of mind?

5. Before going to bed, what did Brian do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine why it was not possible for Brian to hear his father or Terry in the dreams.

2. What benefits were created by having a fire?

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

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

5. Explain why it is important for Brian to learn to cooperate with nature.

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

7. Discuss why Brian is upset by his reflection.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The pilot's heart attack left Brian in the plane with no skill or instruction. Do you think this was a standard procedure? Should there have been a co-pilot? What might you have done in this situation?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

In the beginning of the story, Brian's relationship with his mother was strained. After Brian returned home, the relationship seemed to smooth out. What made Brian realize that his mother had to have her own life? At what point does Brian stop being so angry with his mother? Do you think Brian will ever accept his mother's boyfriend?

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