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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. In Chapter 3, how many puncture holes are in Mickey's foot?

2. In Chapter 8, how many days did Derek have to be in the hospital after trying to tackle a wallaby in Australia?

3. In Chapter 6, how old does Mickey remember being when he got chomped for the first time?

4. In Chapter 12, how long is the yacht that Derek has purchased?

5. In Chapter 5, where does Derek get bit by the snapping turtle?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, why does Mickey laugh when the air boat stops and points out a bull gator?

2. How does Wahoo get Beulah the python to let go of his father?

3. In Chapter 12, how is dinner being served to the crew of Expedition Survival, and what will they eat?

4. Why does Mickey tell Derek and the crew to leave in Chapter 5?

5. In Chapter 8, what is said about canceling filming during a trip to Australia?

6. In Chapter 1, how does Wahoo remember losing a thumb?

7. What happens in an episode of Expedition Survival that Mickey and Wahoo watch at the end of Chapter 4?

8. How is Derek rescued when he stirs up Alice during a scene in Chapter 7?

9. In Chapter 10, what does Tuna know about animals?

10. In Chapter 8, how does Derek persuade Mickey to guide him into the Everglades?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Derek’s show is touted as a reality show, but it has very little to do with reality. Why is Derek’s show not a true reality show? How is deception used to boost ratings and make Derek appear to be a survivalist?

Essay Topic 2

Much of the novel takes place in the Everglades. How does the setting affect characters? What feelings or attitudes are evoked for characters by the settings? Is the setting a neutral background or does it almost take on the role of a character?

Essay Topic 3

Tuna learns the scientific names of creatures. Why does Tuna learn the scientific names of creatures? In what way is learning the scientific names a coping mechanism for Tuna? What does her means of coping with her problems reveal about her and her character?

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