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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. Why did Brian refuse to leave the fire longer than a few moments?

2. What large item does Brian try to retrieve from the water?

3. How does Brian keep track of time?

4. What was the next tool Brian created?

5. Why does Brian's physical appearance affect him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why was Brian determined to get back into the plane?

4. What did the storm and wreckage of the campsite teach Brian?

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

6. Examine Brian's sense of pride.

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

8. Why was Brian against leaving the fire?

9. Why was Brian reluctant to eat the eggs?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The confrontation between Brian and the wolf showed mutual respect and no wish to harm. What does it mean? Why was this exchange important?

Essay Topic 3

Brian kept track of his "First Days" as a way of marking time in an unconventional way. Two different times, Brian celebrated his rebirth into a new person. Explain why it was important for Brian to realize that he was evolving and the purpose of keeping track of those days.

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