Survival Skills
Characters
Plot Twists
Setting
Quotes & Themes
100

In order to stay hydrated, what does Ashley rely on in the wilderness?

Drinking from a stream

100

Who is the protagonist of the novel?

Ashley Hawkins

100

What major event causes Ashley to get lost?

Running away from the campsite after discovering Duke’s betrayal

100

Where does the majority of the book take place?

Great Smoky Mountains

100

This theme is central to the novel, showing Ashley’s determination to stay alive.

It is survival

200

Ashley sustains a serious injury to which part of her body?

Her foot

200

What is Ashley’s boyfriend’s name?

Duke
200

What unexpected obstacle makes Ashley’s survival even harder?

Her infected foot injury

200

What season is it when Ashley gets lost?

Summer

200

What theme is explored through Ashley’s realization that she can only rely on herself?

Self-reliance

300

What method does Ashley use to stop the infection from spreading?

Cauterizing the wound

300

Which character betrays Ashley at the start of the novel?

Duke

300

How does Ashley finally escape the wilderness?

Stumbling upon an old, abandoned cabin?

300

What natural disaster adds another layer of danger for Ashley?

Thunderstorm 

300

Ashley often reflects on the mistakes she and others have made. What theme does this represent?

Regret and forgiveness

400

What does Ashley eat to survive when she runs out of food?

Bugs and raw fish

400

Who is Ashley’s best friend, whom she thinks about for survival motivation?

Davey Beet

400

What is the biggest emotional challenge Ashley faces in the wild?

Feeling abandoned and fighting loneliness

400

What type of terrain does Ashley struggle to navigate?

Dense forest and rocky hills

400

"The only thing that keeps me going is knowing that if I stop, I die." What does this quote reveal about Ashley?

Her resilience and willpower

500

How does Ashley protect herself from predators in the wild?

Using fire and making herself appear strong

500

What personal struggle does Ashley’s father face?

Alcoholism

500

What shocking realization does Ashley have about herself by the end of the novel?

She is stronger and more independent than she ever believed

500

What animal does Ashley have a terrifying encounter with?

The bear

500

The novel explores the contrast between human civilization and nature. What is this theme called?

Man vs. nature

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