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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How thick are the logs that Brian chooses for the raft?
(a) 12 inches.
(b) 6 inches.
(c) 10 inches.
(d) 8 inches.

3. What time of day does Brian have the thought he would be better off if Derek were gone?
(a) In the middle of the night.
(b) In the afternoon.
(c) Toward morning.
(d) Around noon.

4. How many curves does it take Brian to learn how to use the paddle to steer the raft?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

5. How deep is the river when Brian first enters it?
(a) 3-4 ft.
(b) 2-3 ft.
(c) 6-7 ft.
(d) 4-5 ft.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brian shout when he thinks about getting rid of Derek?

2. How far is the river straight before curving as Brian gets the raft moving?

3. What noise does Brian make before the raft strikes something?

4. How many logs does Brian decide will be needed side by side?

5. How long are the logs that Brian chooses for the raft?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brian get the logs he needs for a raft?

2. How does Brian nearly miss seeing the raft?

3. What does Brian do to protect Derek from the sun?

4. What is determined about Derek's condition, and how well does he recover?

5. Describe the trading post and the people who live there.

6. Why is Brian constantly fighting the raft at first?

7. What does Brian see and hear, toward the end of Chapter 24?

8. How does Brian position Derek on the raft?

9. What is Brian's state of mind as he paddles, in Chapter 24?

10. What does Brian do to Derek to see if he is responsive?

(see the answer keys)

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