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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 tries to steal Brian's food?
2. The bird encouraged Brian to what?
3. What is most noticeable about Brian's appearance?
4. How does Brian trap the potential food?
5. What does Brian build from logs?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is proven by Brian's refusal to give up?
2. How does Brian's previous exposure to nature shows help him?
3. Why is it important for Brian to mark off the days?
4. What did the storm and wreckage of the campsite teach Brian?
5. Why was Brian determined to get back into the plane?
6. How did Brian figure out the second noise outside was a snapping turtle?
7. Discuss the exchange between Brian and the wolf.
8. Examine Brian's sense of pride.
9. How was Brian beginning to change?
10. Explain why it was important for Brian to clean up the camp.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the first items Brian focused on in the survival pack was the emergency transmitter yet he put it aside without much examination. Why did Brian dismiss the transmitter without thoroughly testing it? How might the water have affected this life saving item? How is it possible that the pilot heard the transmitter but Brian could not?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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