Family Feud
At the beginning of the story, where was Brian’s mother taking him?
To the airport
How many people were flying on the Cessna 406, bush plane?
Two. Brian and the pilot.
What kind of creatures swarmed around Brian and tortured him with their bites?
Mosquitoes.
After landing in the wilderness, what food did Brian wish he had?
He wanted a large, juicy cheeseburger, fries, and a milkshake.
How did the tornado actually help Brian get more supplies?
The tornado blew the water in the lake. Part of the wrecked airplane was sticking out of the water now.
Brian was angry at his mother because of “The Secret”. What was the Secret?
Brian saw his mother at the mall with another man other than her husband.
What exciting thing did the pilot allow Brian to do?
The pilot let Brian take control of the plane and fly it for a while.
What kind of eggs did Brian eat for breakfast?
Raw turtle eggs.
How was Brian able to catch fish to eat?
He used his hatchet to sharpen a stick into a spear.
Brian heard a rescue plane heading his way, but it turned and went the other direction. How did Brian feel when this happened?
At first he was disappointed and hopeless. Then, he decided he needed to continue taking care of himself.
Where was Brian’s dad working?
In the oil fields in Canada
What medical emergency caused the plane to crash?
The pilot had a heart attack and died.
Brian found raspberries to eat. What large animal loved to eat raspberries, too?
A bear.
How many days had Brian been alone in the wilderness before being rescued?
54 days
How would Brian’s life have been easier if he grabbed the emergency survival kit right before the crash?
He would have many supplies, like a sleeping bag, small pots and pans, a fork, spoon, knife, compass, first aid kit, rifle, fishing kit, many food packets, etc. (Name at least 3.)
What was the one word which Brian thought was an ugly, horrible word?
Divorce
What was the first thing Brian tried to build?
Shelter. A lean-to.
What huge animal attacked Brian and almost killed him?
A moose.
How was Brian able to build a fire without matches or a lighter?
He threw his hatchet against a type of black rock and it caused a spark. He added sticks and brush to keep it going.He blew on the fire to provide oxygen.
Brian described the wilderness as being quiet and calm. He also described the wilderness as being loud and busy. What did he mean by this?
There were no busy city noises, but noisy sounds of nature. (birds, wind, ocean, etc.)
What gift did Brian’s mom give him before he boarded the airplane?
A hatchet.
What force of nature destroyed everything Brian made at his camp site?
A tornado
What lesson did Brian learn from the porcupine?
He must protect and hide his food so no other animal could find it and eat it.
What happened on Brian’s First Meat Day? (Be specific.)
He made a bow and arrow and shot a Fool Bird. He cooked it. That was his first real meat.
Brian’s plane crash occurred in the summer. How would the story have been different if the crash occurred in the winter? Give 2 details.
The temperature would be very cold. The lake would have been frozen, so it would be difficult to catch fish. It would be difficult to keep a fire going on snow. There would be no berries or fruit to eat.