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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. At the end of Chapter 7, what do Brian and Derek find that they set aside to eat later if they have to?

2. Where does Derek say they always held their survival courses?

3. What does Brian's mother serve to drink when Derek returns to talk, in Chapter 3?

4. What was the name of the pilot who died when Brian went into the wilderness last time?

5. What does Brian smell when he regains consciousness, in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Brian accept that Derek will not be waking up soon?

2. What do Derik, Bill, and Erik want Brian to teach them?

3. How does Brian feel when he realizes Derek may not wake up any time soon and that everything now rests on Brian?

4. How does Brian say that grub worms are eaten?

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

6. What gear do Brian and Derek have when the plane leaves?

7. How does Brian fight his fear when the plane ascends?

8. How is the lightning described, in Chapter 10?

9. How does Brian describe Derek, Bill, and Erik?

10. How did Brian discover fire when he was on his own?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many times in the novel, Brian struggles with nature and with himself. Discuss conflict in the novel and how it affects the plot.

Essay Topic 2

There are times when there is anxiety and uncertainty that lead to suspenseful moments. Discuss suspense and how Paulsen uses suspense in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 12, after the lightning strike, Brian looks out and sees a beautiful summer day. Discuss why it is ironic that Brian sees a beautiful summer day.

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