Chapter 1-2
Chapter 3-4
Chapter 5-6
Chapter 7-8
Category 5 — Think Like Brian
100
Where was Brian headed to on the single engine airplane?
Canada to see his father
100

What shape is the lake Brian landed in?

"L" shaped

100
Where did Brian find water to quench his thirst?
The lake
100
What animal did Brian run into in chapter 7?
A Bear
100

100 points: What should Brian do if he finds unfamiliar food?

Answer: Examine it carefully and avoid eating it until he has good reason to believe it is safe.

200
Why did Brian have a hatchet with him on the trip?
His mom gave it to him to use in the woods with his father
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How did Brian get out of the plane?
He climbed out of the broken windshield and swam to shore.
200
What did Brian find to eat ?
Berries
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What happened to Brian's hatchet that inspired him to start a fire?
The hatchet sparked when he threw it against the wall at the porcupine
200

200 points: Why should Brian keep the lake in sight while exploring?

Answer: So he can find his way back to his shelter and avoid getting lost.

300
What happened to the pilot on the plane?
He had a heart attack
300
What attacked Brian when he got out of the water?
Mosquitos!
300
What animal was eating the berries that he was looking for when he was hungry.
birds
300

400 Points

What important mistake does Brian avoid when eating the raspberries?

Answer: He avoids overeating, unlike when he ate too many gut cherries.

300

300 points: What evidence showed that the bear was not hunting Brian?

Answer: It looked at him, moved away, and continued eating berries without attacking.

400
Why wasn't Brian able to get help after the pilot had a heart attack?
He tried using the radio to ask for help, but the connection was so bad they couldn't hear one another
400
Why does Brian keep thinking about the secret?
He feels like if his mother never cheated on his dad he would not be put in this situation. He would probably be safe at home with his family
400
What did Mr. Peprich teach Brian that was useful while he was alone in the wilderness?
The teacher taught him to find the positive out of every situation
400

300 Points

Why is Brian surprised when he thinks of his shelter as "home"?

Answer: Because he has only been in the wilderness for three days, but he is already beginning to accept the shelter as his home.

400

400 Points   Imagine you are Brian when the bear suddenly appears. What would you do, and why?

Answer: Stay calm, avoid approaching the bear, and give it space. Running could make the situation more dangerous.

500
Why did Brian throw up at the end of chapter 2?
The plane ran out of fuel and he had to figure out how to land it. He was feeling very nervous and scared.
500
Page 29 The memory was like a knife cutting into him. Slicing deep into him with hate. What does the author mean when he says that about Brian?
He is deeply hurt by his family splitting. He is upset with his mother for breaking up the family
500
Why did Brian think nobody would find him?
His plane veered off of the original flight plan when the pilot died
500
How was Brian feeling at the beginning of chapter 7? Why was he screaming for his mother?
He was scared and in lots of pain from eating the berries. When a person feels this way, they usually need the comfort and love from their mother
500

300 Points

Imagine you are Brian. Dark clouds suddenly appear while you are collecting food. What should you do, and why?

Answer: Return to the shelter with your food before the heavy rain begins, so you can stay dry and protect your supplies.

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