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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. From where Brian stands in the water, at the beginning of Chapter 22, how far away does the water change colors?

2. What does Brian shout when he thinks about getting rid of Derek?

3. What does Brian eat before leaving on the raft?

4. What is the name of the trading post on the map?

5. When Brian figures how fast the raft is traveling, how long does he estimate it will take to reach the trading post?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Brian constantly fighting the raft at first?

2. Where does Brian put a note in case someone comes looking for them before they make it to the trading post?

3. What horrible thought does Brian have toward morning as he struggles to return to the river?

4. What does Brian do to Derek to see if he is responsive?

5. What is determined about Derek's condition, and how well does he recover?

6. Why does Brian decide he can't leave Derek to go for help?

7. What does Brian discover when he looks at a map he finds?

8. Describe the trading post and the people who live there.

9. Why does Brian decide he has to swim to find the raft?

10. How does Brian position Derek on the raft?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brian finds a better shelter for Derek and himself. Compare and contrast the two shelters that Brian and Derek have.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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