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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 prevents Brian from getting into the plane?

2. How does Brian trap the potential food?

3. Which of these is not an issue with storing food?

4. What does Brian narrowly avoid stepping on in the woods?

5. Why did Brian have a hard time figuring out what animal had visited?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Brian figure out the second noise outside was a snapping turtle?

2. What is proven by Brian's refusal to give up?

3. How does Brian's previous exposure to nature shows help him?

4. How did the approach of the plane change Brian's attitudes?

5. Examine the reason the fish spear did not work.

6. What good thing came out of Brian's frustration at the lack of entry into the plane?

7. What was the biggest danger of going back into the plane?

8. Explain the fascination of the creatures in the water.

9. Why was Brian reluctant to eat the eggs?

10. Explain what made Brian notice the fish for the first time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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.

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