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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many meter grids are on the map?
(a) 3,000.
(b) 5,000.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 2,000.

2. What weapon does Brian decide to take on the raft?
(a) Knife.
(b) Slingshot.
(c) Spears.
(d) Bow.

3. How far does it take the raft to match the current of the river?
(a) 40 ft.
(b) 30 ft.
(c) 50 ft.
(d) 20 ft.

4. What metaphor does Brian use to describe the weight of the water when he falls off the raft?
(a) House.
(b) Horse.
(c) Barn.
(d) Elephant.

5. In Chapter 19, when Brian studies the map, he figures they are _____ from two hills that are on either side of the river.
(a) Less than 2 miles.
(b) 1 mile.
(c) About 3 miles.
(d) 1/2 mile.

6. What is on the bottom of the section of river where Brian finds himself, at the beginning of Chapter 22?
(a) Sand.
(b) Mud.
(c) Weeds.
(d) Gravel.

7. What type of trees tower high along the river, in Chapter 19?
(a) Fir, birch, and cedar.
(b) White oak.
(c) Mountain maple.
(d) Pine, spruce, and cedar.

8. Why doesn't Brian run along the shore to find Derek?
(a) Too much like a jungle.
(b) Too rocky.
(c) Too many trees.
(d) Too swampy.

9. Approximately how many beats per minute is Derek's heart running?
(a) 72.
(b) 81.
(c) 65.
(d) 94.

10. How much does Brian weigh?
(a) 150.
(b) 155.
(c) 145.
(d) 140.

11. How long before Brian's back and arms ache, and he decides he needs breaks while paddling?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

12. What does the trading post consist of?
(a) Two outbuildings.
(b) A large house and barn.
(c) A house and several sheds.
(d) A small cabin.

13. What injuries does Brian suffer from falling off the raft?
(a) Bruises.
(b) Sprained ankle.
(c) Broken finger.
(d) Concussion.

14. How many beats per minute does Brian remember a heart should have?
(a) 70.
(b) 72.
(c) 75.
(d) 76.

15. What is the name of the trading post on the map?
(a) Wobegon.
(b) Davison.
(c) Brannock.
(d) Manning.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, how long does Brian believe it will take to get to the trading post?

2. How many miles did Brian and Derek travel down the river?

3. Brian drifts into the lake and tries to get out by paddling. About how fast is the raft moving?

4. When Brian measures the twists and turns of the river, how far is it to the trading post?

5. How many days have passed when Brian thinks things would be better if Derek were gone?

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