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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. The bird encouraged Brian to what?

2. How long has it been since the plane crashed?

3. What does Brian consider his survival skills to be?

4. What animal came toward Brian's shelter in the night?

5. Why is Brian so angry with himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the reason the fish spear did not work.

2. What was Brian's reaction to the emergency transmitter?

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

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

5. What did the storm and wreckage of the campsite teach Brian?

6. What is proven by Brian's refusal to give up?

7. How was Brian beginning to change?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brian tried the best he could to fly or land the plan even though he was terrified. Do you think that Brian was in shock or overcame the fear to take control? Discuss how Brian might have felt and what could be done about it.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think that the gift of the hatchet was a peace offering to Brian, a simple gift, or mother's intuition? Examine the possibilities.

Essay Topic 3

One of the first items Brian focused on in the survival pack was the emergency transmitter yet he put it aside without much examination. Why did Brian dismiss the transmitter without thoroughly testing it? How might the water have affected this life saving item? How is it possible that the pilot heard the transmitter but Brian could not?

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