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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How fast is the raft careening, in Chapter 21?
(a) 5 mph.
(b) Twice as fast as Brian can walk.
(c) 4 mph.
(d) Three times faster than Brian can walk.

2. 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) Mud.
(d) Sand.

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

4. On what creatures does Brian plan to use the weapons he is taking on the raft?
(a) Rabbit and fish.
(b) Muskrat.
(c) Deer.
(d) Fish and moose.

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

6. When Brian figures how fast the raft is traveling, how long does he estimate it will take to reach the trading post?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 3 days.

7. What clothing does Brian remove when he decides to swim to find the raft?
(a) Pants.
(b) Socks.
(c) Jacket.
(d) A shoe.

8. What can Brian see when he first spots the raft?
(a) Derek's shoes.
(b) Derek's hand.
(c) The canopy.
(d) Derek's head.

9. How many maps of the area did Derek have before they left for their survival experience?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

10. What is the name of the river that runs out of the lake where Brian and Derek stay?
(a) Eunice.
(b) BillieBob.
(c) Necktie.
(d) Bootsock.

11. How far is the river straight before curving as Brian gets the raft moving?
(a) 150 yards.
(b) 75 yards.
(c) 175 yards.
(d) 100 yards.

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

13. What does the trading post consist of?
(a) Two outbuildings.
(b) A large house and barn.
(c) A small cabin.
(d) A house and several sheds.

14. What does Brian shout when he thinks about getting rid of Derek?
(a) Yes.
(b) Never.
(c) No.
(d) Stop.

15. How far does Brian pull Derek each time he moves Derek toward the raft?
(a) 2 ft.
(b) 1 ft.
(c) 4 inches.
(d) 3 inches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the average current speed of the river when Brian and Derek were traveling on the raft?

2. What time of day is it when Brian leaves with Derek on the raft?

3. How many days have passed when Brian thinks things would be better if Derek were gone?

4. After Brian passes a second bend, how far is it to the next bend?

5. How many hours does it take Brian to get to the trading post?

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