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Brian / alone / plane / after / the / crashed / was
Brian was alone after the plane crashed.
Brian was frightened on the plane, but _______________.
...he tried to stay calm.
What caused the plane crash that left Brian stranded?
The pilot had a heart attack, and the plane ran out of fuel.
What can you infer about Brian’s survival skills after he builds his shelter?
He is resourceful and determined to adapt to his environment.
What does the hatchet symbolize in the novel?
Survival and self-reliance.
fire / Brian / with / made / sparks / the
Brian made fire with the sparks.
The mosquitoes were everywhere, so _______________.
...Brian built a shelter to protect himself./...Brian pulled his shirt over his face.
What external challenge does Brian face when searching for food?
He has to find edible plants and avoid poisonous ones.
Why does Brian feel sick after eating the berries?
The berries were not fully safe to eat, and he overate them.
Why is fire considered a symbol of hope in the story?
It represents warmth, safety, and Brian’s ability to adapt.
a / hatchet / Brian / his / to / used / help / shelter / make
Brian used his hatchet to help make a shelter.
Although Brian was alone, _______________.
...he learned how to survive.
What internal conflict does Brian struggle with after the crash?
He battles fear and loneliness while learning to survive.
What does Brian’s reaction to the plane crash tell you about his character?
He is frightened but tries to stay calm and think logically.
What might the plane represent in Brian’s life?
A connection to his old life and the event that changes everything.
berries / Brian / red / poisonous / the / thought / were
Brian thought the red berries were poisonous.
Brian felt hungry because _______________.
...he had not eaten anything in days.
What is one external danger Brian faces when building his shelter?
Wild animals like porcupines or mosquitoes bothering him.
Why does Brian focus on starting a fire after seeing the sparks from the hatchet?
He realizes fire is essential for warmth, protection, and cooking food.
What do the berries symbolize for Brian’s survival?
The dangers of nature and the necessity of learning through trial and error.
pilot / the / unconscious / became / Brian / and / panicked
The pilot became unconscious and Brian panicked.
Brian tried to make fire, but _______________.
...it didn’t work at first.
What internal struggle does Brian experience when thinking about his mother’s "Secret"?
He feels anger and confusion about her affair and how it affects his family.
What can you infer about Brian’s emotions when he sees the survival pack in the wreckage?
He feels hopeful but also worried about retrieving it.
How does Brian’s reflection in the lake symbolize his transformation?
It shows how he is changing physically and emotionally due to his experiences in the wilderness.