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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. What is Brian's last name?

2. What month is it in Chapters 1-3?

3. What time does the rain stop?

4. If trouble develops, how long will it take a plane to reach Brian and Derek at the lake?

5. Where does Derek say they always held their survival courses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brian see when the lightning strikes the shelter?

2. How is the lightning described, in Chapter 10?

3. How does Brian fight his fear when the plane ascends?

4. How does Brian tell Derek to deal with the mosquitoes?

5. When does Brian accept that Derek will not be waking up soon?

6. Why does Brian refuse to take the gear Derek packed for their stay in the wilderness?

7. How does Brian describe Derek, Bill, and Erik?

8. How does Brian's mother feel about Brian going back into the wilderness?

9. What gear do Brian and Derek have when the plane leaves?

10. What does Brian see and hear when he goes outside the lean-to the first night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brian remembers how he became famous after his wilderness survival experiences. Discuss why Brian became famous and how being famous affected his life.

Essay Topic 2

Brian decides he has to get help and to take Derek with him. Discuss why Brian decides he has to get help and has to take Derek with him.

Essay Topic 3

There are problems that Brian faces throughout the novel. Discuss the problems Brian faces and how he solves them.

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