View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The bird reminds Brian of a flying what?
(a) Pear
(b) Baseball
(c) Apple
(d) Football

2. Which of these things was not in Brian's way to getting inside the plane?
(a) Cables
(b) Braces
(c) Seaweed
(d) Metal

3. Which best explains Brian's condition after he gets out of the plane?
(a) Exhausted
(b) Resigned
(c) Scared
(d) Angry

4. Which of these is not one of Brian's "First Days?"
(a) First Meat Day
(b) First Wolf Day
(c) First Rabbit Day
(d) First Arrow Day

5. What types of trees were dead on the ground?
(a) Elm
(b) Birch
(c) White pine
(d) Sycamore

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of these things is not seen in the water?

2. What does Brian say to the pilot after he identifies himself?

3. How does Brian keep track of time?

4. How does Brian get back into the plane?

5. Why did Brian refuse to leave the fire longer than a few moments?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the approach of the plane change Brian's attitudes?

2. Explain what made Brian notice the fish for the first time?

3. Why is it important for Brian to mark off the days?

4. How did Brian feel when the rescue plane landed?

5. How does Brian's previous exposure to nature shows help him?

6. Explain how mistakes in the wilderness are different from mistakes in city life?

7. What good thing came out of Brian's frustration at the lack of entry into the plane?

8. Explain the fascination of the creatures in the water.

9. How did Brian figure out the second noise outside was a snapping turtle?

10. Why was Brian determined to get back into the plane?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 473 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample