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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 was most harmful to Brian's survival?

2. Which of these injuries was not inflicted on Brian?

3. What do the pedals on the floor of the plane control?

4. Where did Brian spot the bear?

5. Which of these things was not a problem for Brian?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Brian compares flying the plane to his home life.

2. Discuss why Brian is upset by his reflection.

3. Explain how Brian takes stock of his options.

4. How does Brian feel when he flies the plane for the first time?

5. What valuable piece of information does Brian remember about the bear?

6. Examine how Brian knows as much as he does about living in the woods.

7. Explain how Brian feels when the plane finally stops.

8. Why is flying the plane the only option in the first few hours?

9. How did the pilot's death affect Brian's location?

10. What is lost when Brian learns about the secret?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brian found a bush of "gut cherries" and devoured many of them. Since Brian knew nothing about gut cherries, was it a good idea to eat the berries? Examine what might have happened if the berries were highly poisonous. (Choke cherries, aka "gut cherries" are poisonous in large quantities, especially when they are overripe.)

Essay Topic 2

In the beginning of the story, Brian is upset with his mother over "The Secret." Do you think it was helpful or harmful for Brian to stay quiet about it? How might the story have changed if Brian had discussed the situation and the divorce with his mother?

Essay Topic 3

The moose attack was completely unexpected. Why would the moose attack for no reason? Was Brian provoking the moose without knowing it? How did Brian use his knowledge and intuition to keep the moose away? What would you have done if you were caught in a similar situation?

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