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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. Where does Brian decide to store food?

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

3. Why did Brian have a hard time figuring out what animal had visited?

4. What prevents Brian from getting into the plane?

5. What does Brian do with the items he takes from the plane?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine Brian's sense of pride.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brian began to take charge when he decided that the camp needed to be cleaned and all things organized. Why was this an important step? How did Brian begin to change at this time? How does a clean camp change the situation?

Essay Topic 2

The confrontation with the bear was scary and exciting. Why did Brian stop running? Examine the encounter from the bear's point of view. Discuss how a human might provoke a bear? Examine humans as threats to animals and their young.

Essay Topic 3

Brian often referred to educational and nature TV shows. What benefit were those shows to Brian and how did he use the information provided on the TV?

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