How is Brian feeling when the plane FIRST crashes?
He was in pain, but he was relieved that he was alive.
Where does the plane crash? What kind of land feature?
In a lake.
What does the word "wrenching" mean?
To violently pull.
Where is Brian going?
To Canada, to visit his dad.
He saw the pilot use it; prior knowledge from his uncle.
How is the lake described in the book?
L-shaped.
What does the word "turbulence" mean?
violent, unsteady movement in air or water.
Where did Brian want to land the plane?
A lake or body of water.
How does Brian feel BEFORE the plane crashes? (when the plane is starting to crash)
He thought he was going to die.
Does Brian survive the plane crash?
Of course! We wouldn't have any more of the book if he didn't.
What does the word "abated" mean? (page 31)
What are adjectives we can use to describe Brian in the following passage?
"I'm alive, he thought. I'm alive. It could have been different. There could have been death. I could have been done."
Positive, hopeful.
How did Brian know the pilot was having a heart attack?
He saw a man having a heart attack at the mall.
What are some of the things Brian notices about his surroundings in chapter 4 that could help him survive?
Water, trees, possible shelter.
What does the word "drone" mean?
continuous, low humming sound
What is "The Secret"?
Brian saw his mom with another man. She had an affair.
When Brian put the hatchet on, even though he is mad at his mom, what does that tell us about Brian?
He still loves and respects his mother.
What does Brian have from the plane that could be useful to him while he tries to survive in his new setting?
The hatchet, the survival kit.
What is a "bushplane"?
What is the one thing hindering Brian's chance of survival?
He is alone because the pilot died.