Brian's Life Before the wilderness
Which country was Brian headed to in the plane?
Canada
What does Brian call the first berries he finds and eats?
gut cherries
Which insects attack Brian's whole body, even going into his mouth and nose?
Mosquitos
Who drove Brian to the airport in the beginning of the story?
His mom
What is the meaning of vicious?
What is the meaning of vague?
Unclear
What does Brian's mom ask Brian to do with the hatchet in the car?
Wear it on his belt
Which animal's egg does Brian eat raw?
Turtle
What does Brian throw at the porcupine?
His hatchet
Whom did Brian hate other than his mom because of the divorce? Name two types of people.
Lawyers and judges
What is the meaning of turbulent?
Violent disorder
What is the meaning of dormant?
inactive, asleep
Where was the airport located (city and state)
Hampton, New York
What is the last thing Brian figures out he has to do to make fire?
Blow on the smoke (provide oxygen)
When Brian sees the first bear, what is his initial reaction?
He freezes
What was the name of Brian's friend back home?
Terry
What is the meaning of incessant?
Continuing without interruption
What is the meaning of recede?
To go away, withdraw, retreat
What was the bush plane bringing to Brian's dad?
Drilling equipment
What does Brian notice and remember about water that helps him get his first fish?
That water refracts (bends light)
When the rescue plane flies away, Brian thinks that he cannot go on without _______________.
Hope
What was Brian's English teacher's name? Spell correctly for the points..
Mr. Perpich
What is the meaning of rectify?
To correct
What is the meaning of vital?
Necessary to life; of critical importance
Name three symptoms the pilot had for a heart attack.
Farting, ache in his (left) shoulder/arm, and chest pain
What is the "secret key" Brian figures out he has to do to capture the foolbirds?
Look for its shape instead of its color/feather
When Brian tries to crawl out of the water after being attacked by the moose, he has to repeated move and pause, move and pause. What signals to him that he needs to pause?
The moose's hair goes up.
What was Brian's dad's job?
Mechanical engineer
What is the meaning of stymie?
To hinder, block, or thwart
What is the meaning of rueful?
Causing or showing sorrow, regret, or pity