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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 one of these things is not seen in the water?

2. Brian compares a clearing in the woods to what?

3. What causes Brian to be rescued?

4. What does Brian make for dinner?

5. Why is Brian so angry with himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Brian reluctant to eat the eggs?

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

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

4. Explain why Brian referred to the birds as foolbirds.

5. How did Brian feel when the rescue plane landed?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What inherent skills and personality traits did Brian possess that especially helped him in his situation? Examine the ways he was able to push past his coping skills to rise to the occasion during his ordeal.

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

Brian's determination helped him gain the strength to build the shelter. How did Brian know how to build a lean-to? Do you think his knowledge was gained from television, real life experience, or instruction? Why?

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