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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Brian can't believe he _____ on the plane.
(a) Talks.
(b) Whistles.
(c) Reads.
(d) Sleeps.

2. In Chapter 10, what does Brian put on the fire to keep the mosquitoes down?
(a) Green twigs.
(b) Green grass.
(c) Green leaves.
(d) Pine needles.

3. When the crack of thunder awakens Brian a second time, in Chapter 10, where does Brian move?
(a) Toward Derek.
(b) To the back of the shelter.
(c) To the front of the shelter.
(d) Toward the radio.

4. By Chapter 9, how much firewood have Brian and Derek collected?
(a) Enough for three weeks.
(b) Enough for a month.
(c) Enough for a couple days.
(d) Enough for 6-7 days.

5. What type of nuts does Brian find, in Chapter 8?
(a) Hazelnuts.
(b) Acorns.
(c) Hickory.
(d) Walnut.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brian describe the surface of the lake when they land?

2. What end of the lake is hilly?

3. What shape was the lake where Brian survived the first time?

4. What name is used for the call signal of the radio?

5. How much topsoil does Brian say man and every little and big thing are dependent upon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brian tell Derek to deal with the mosquitoes?

2. What is the problem with Brian that Derek refers to in Chapter 7?

3. Describe the place that Brian finds for a shelter.

4. Why does Brian refuse to take the gear Derek packed for their stay in the wilderness?

5. How did people bother Brian and a girl he met in school?

6. How does Brian's mother feel about Brian going back into the wilderness?

7. How does Derek describe the survival experience he had?

8. Why is Derek the one to go into the wilderness with Brian?

9. While Brian is telling Derek what they should do for the day, what is Brian really thinking?

10. What does Brian realize will be involved in caring for Derek?

(see the answer keys)

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