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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. Why did Brian have a hard time figuring out what animal had visited?

2. What important thing does Brian notice next time he sees a bear?

3. From where had the animal come?

4. Why was it nearly impossible to burn a signal fire at all times?

5. Why doesn't Brian use the emergency transmitter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Examine Brian's sense of pride.

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

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

7. Explain why it was important for Brian to clean up the camp.

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

9. How was Brian beginning to change?

10. Why was Brian against leaving the fire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brian kept track of his "First Days" as a way of marking time in an unconventional way. Two different times, Brian celebrated his rebirth into a new person. Explain why it was important for Brian to realize that he was evolving and the purpose of keeping track of those days.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Brian began to take charge when he decided that the camp needed to be cleaned and all things organized. Why was this an important step? How did Brian begin to change at this time? How does a clean camp change the situation?

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