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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 Brian decide to store food?

2. What tries to steal Brian's food?

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

4. What animal came toward Brian's shelter in the night?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Brian against leaving the fire?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Examine Brian's sense of pride.

9. How was Brian beginning to change?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Brian often referred to educational and nature TV shows. What benefit were those shows to Brian and how did he use the information provided on the TV?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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