Ch.11
What new food source does Brian discover in this chapter?
FISH
What does Brian decide to make in this chapter?
A bow and arrow
What does Brian see in the lake that gives him an idea for catching fish?
Kingfishers
This crucial item, initially dismissed as useless, became instrumental in Brian's ability to create a consistent and life-sustaining heat source in his shelter.
$20 bill!
How does Brian clean his shelter in this chapter?
Changes the pine needle bedding
What material does Brian use for the bowstring?
Sinew from a foolbird
What new tool does Brian create in this chapter?
A fish spear
How does Brian's body change in this chapter?
His face is tanned like leather, his stomach is caved in
What frustrates Brian when testing his bow and arrow?
The arrows are too short or not sharp enough
What is Brian's initial plan for catching fish?
To spear them with his new spear
What phrase does Brian repeat several times in this chapter?
There were these things to do
What happens to the plane that flies overhead?
It flies away, out of sight.
How does Brian modify his shelter in this chapter?
He creates a storage area to protect his arrows
what is Brian's main concern at the end of this chapter?
Depression/feeling sorry for himself, and how he will survive
How does Brian's approach to problem-solving change in this chapter?
He becomes more resourceful and starts to focus on practical solutions
What does Brian realize he did wrong when crafting his arrows?
He made the points too dull