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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 happened to Brian's hatchet?

2. What shape was the lake Brian spotted?

3. For what did Brian wish?

4. Who always talked about being positive?

5. How did Brian feel when the sparks failed to make a fire?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain why Brian chooses the water as the place to land the plane.

3. What is the purpose of building a shelter against the rock?

4. Name at least two things for which Brian should be grateful.

5. Examine why landing on the ground might have been better.

6. Discuss what might have happened if Brian was unable to remove the quills from his leg.

7. Explain how Brian takes stock of his options.

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

9. Explain why it is important for Brian to learn to cooperate with nature.

10. Name the three things Brian needs most to survive in the woods.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On more than one occasion, Brian had encounters with the animals. Most notably the meeting with the wolf and the bear. Examine animal intelligence and how underestimating that intelligence might have been a fatal error for Brian. What might have happened if Brian had tried to dominate the animals rather than respect their space? How would you feel if confronted by a bear?

Essay Topic 2

After Brian returned home, he was approached by reporters and others who wanted to turn his story into a book or movie. Brian was interested in the initial footage but was not concerned at all when the book deal fell through. Why was the publicity unimportant to Brian? What things were more important than receiving money or fame? How would you feel in this situation?

Essay Topic 3

Once the plane landed, Brian needed water to drink but was reluctant to drink the water out of the lake. Besides the presence of the dead pilot, what other reasons did Brian have for being hesitant? Were they valid reasons? What would you have done?

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