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

2. The bird reminds Brian of a flying what?

3. What prevents Brian from getting into the plane?

4. What happens when Brian tries to protect the food?

5. Brian chided himself for being what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why it was important for Brian to clean up the camp.

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

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

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

5. Explain why Brian referred to the birds as foolbirds.

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

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

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

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

10. Why was Brian reluctant to eat the eggs?

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

The confrontation between Brian and the wolf showed mutual respect and no wish to harm. What does it mean? Why was this exchange important?

Essay Topic 3

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.)

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