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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 of these things was not in Brian's way to getting inside the plane?

2. What valuable thing does Brian learn?

3. What does Brian use for fish bait?

4. What does Brian narrowly avoid stepping on in the woods?

5. What does Brian discover when he first wakes up in the night?

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

4. Discuss the exchange between Brian and the wolf.

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

6. Examine Brian's sense of pride.

7. Why was Brian reluctant to eat the eggs?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think that the gift of the hatchet was a peace offering to Brian, a simple gift, or mother's intuition? Examine the possibilities.

Essay Topic 2

After Brian returned home, he was approached by reporters and others who wanted to turn his story into a book or movie. Brian was interested in the initial footage but was not concerned at all when the book deal fell through. Why was the publicity unimportant to Brian? What things were more important than receiving money or fame? How would you feel in this situation?

Essay Topic 3

Once the plane landed, Brian needed water to drink but was reluctant to drink the water out of the lake. Besides the presence of the dead pilot, what other reasons did Brian have for being hesitant? Were they valid reasons? What would you have done?

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