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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. Where does the pilot sit in the plane?

2. Who gives Brian the hatchet?

3. How many berries did Brian think he ate?

4. What happened when Brian reached the ground safely?

5. How did Brian try to fix his injury?

Short Essay Questions

1. What valuable piece of information does Brian remember about the bear?

2. Explain why Brian compares flying the plane to his home life.

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

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

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

6. How does Brian feel when he flies the plane for the first time?

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

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

9. Explain why Brian blames his mother for the current situation.

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

The moose attack was completely unexpected. Why would the moose attack for no reason? Was Brian provoking the moose without knowing it? How did Brian use his knowledge and intuition to keep the moose away? What would you have done if you were caught in a similar situation?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

In the beginning of the story, Brian is upset with his mother over "The Secret." Do you think it was helpful or harmful for Brian to stay quiet about it? How might the story have changed if Brian had discussed the situation and the divorce with his mother?

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