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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. From where had the animal come?

2. Which of these is not one of Brian's "First Days?"

3. What types of trees were dead on the ground?

4. What does Brian discover when he first wakes up in the night?

5. What does Brian build from logs?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Discuss the exchange between Brian and the wolf.

5. Why was Brian against leaving the fire?

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

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

8. Examine Brian's sense of pride.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Brian kept track of his "First Days" as a way of marking time in an unconventional way. Two different times, Brian celebrated his rebirth into a new person. Explain why it was important for Brian to realize that he was evolving and the purpose of keeping track of those days.

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