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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. What time of day did Brian, Derek, and their pilot leave?

2. How far is the lake where Derek and Brian are going from the lake where Brian stayed?

3. How many days will it take before Brian will be ready to eat grub worms?

4. What sound do Brian and Derek hear as they drift off to sleep their second night?

5. What does Derek do when Brian places Derek on his back?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brian see when the lightning strikes the shelter?

2. What does Brian see when he looks at Derek?

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

4. How does Brian feel after being in the rain all night?

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

6. Who are Derek, Bill, and Erik?

7. How is the site selected that Derek and Brian go to?

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

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

10. How do Brian and Derek compromise on the gear they will keep for their stay at the lake?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brian begins to have second thoughts about his decision to return to the wilderness and to send away the equipment. Discuss why Brian has second thoughts about his decision to return to the wilderness and to send away the equipment.

Essay Topic 2

Brian decides he has to get help and to take Derek with him. Discuss why Brian decides he has to get help and has to take Derek with him.

Essay Topic 3

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

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