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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 19, when Brian studies the map, he figures they are _____ from two hills that are on either side of the river.
(a) 1/2 mile.
(b) Less than 2 miles.
(c) About 3 miles.
(d) 1 mile.

2. What time of day does Brian have the thought he would be better off if Derek were gone?
(a) Around noon.
(b) In the middle of the night.
(c) Toward morning.
(d) In the afternoon.

3. After the journey, how long does it take Derek to come out of the coma?
(a) A week.
(b) A week and a half.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 3 days.

4. How far does it take the raft to match the current of the river?
(a) 40 ft.
(b) 20 ft.
(c) 30 ft.
(d) 50 ft.

5. How many swimming strokes does Brian take when he realizes how tired he is?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

6. How long ago had some of the older trees been felled by the beavers?
(a) 12 months ago.
(b) 15 months ago.
(c) 1-2 years ago.
(d) 2-3 years ago.

7. What is the first thing the raft strikes as it races through the rapids?
(a) A large boulder.
(b) A partly submerged log.
(c) Two submerged rocks.
(d) A jagged rock.

8. How deep is the river when Brian first enters it?
(a) 2-3 ft.
(b) 3-4 ft.
(c) 4-5 ft.
(d) 6-7 ft.

9. What is on the bottom of the section of river where Brian finds himself, at the beginning of Chapter 22?
(a) Weeds.
(b) Gravel.
(c) Sand.
(d) Mud.

10. When Brian measures the twists and turns of the river, how far is it to the trading post?
(a) 150 kilometers.
(b) 100 kilometers.
(c) 130 kilometers.
(d) 120 kilometers.

11. What time of day is it when Brian leaves with Derek on the raft?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) Evening.
(c) Mid-afternoon.
(d) Early morning.

12. If Brian could travel in a straight line, about how far would it be to the trading post?
(a) 90 kilometers.
(b) 85 kilometers.
(c) 80 kilometers.
(d) 75 kilometers.

13. What weapon does Brian decide to take on the raft?
(a) Spears.
(b) Bow.
(c) Slingshot.
(d) Knife.

14. How long are the smaller sticks Brian uses to make cross-pieces?
(a) 7-8 ft.
(b) 5-6 ft.
(c) 3-4 ft.
(d) 1-2 ft.

15. From what end of the lake does the river run out?
(a) East.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) North.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much weight did Brian lose during the ordeal?

2. What is the diameter of the smaller sticks Brian uses to make cross-pieces?

3. How long does it take Brian to build the raft?

4. What animal attacked Brian when he was surviving on his own?

5. What can Brian see when he first spots the raft?

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