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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. Brian chided himself for being what?

2. How does Brian keep track of time?

3. What does Brian make for dinner?

4. Which one of these things is not seen in the water?

5. What noise startles Brian from his cooking chores?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it important for Brian to mark off the days?

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

3. Explain how mistakes in the wilderness are different from mistakes in city life?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why was Brian reluctant to eat the eggs?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Brian found a bush of "gut cherries" and devoured many of them. Since Brian knew nothing about gut cherries, was it a good idea to eat the berries? Examine what might have happened if the berries were highly poisonous. (Choke cherries, aka "gut cherries" are poisonous in large quantities, especially when they are overripe.)

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