Plane Crash
What event caused Brian to crash in the wilderness?
A plane crash caused by the pilot having a heart attack.
What does crude mean?
rough, or not well, constructed in a makeshift way
Name one basic survival skill Brian learns in the wilderness?
finding food or making fire
What type of environment does Brian find himself in?
a dense forest
What is Brian's first thought after the crash?
if he will survive or not
To see his dad in the oil fields in Canada
What does gingerly mean?
doing something carefully
What does Brian use for a shelter?
a hollowed out rock formation under an overhang of a rocky ridge
Name one animal Brain encounters in the wilderness.
bear or porcupine
How does Brian feel about his parents during his time in the wilderness?
he misses his family, but is upset with his mom
What was the first thing Brian did after the plane crash?
Checked himself for injuries.
What does rebelled mean?
to go against something
What food source does Brian rely on at first?
berries
What natural resources are available to Brain for survival?
water, berries, and wood
Brian is determined to survive because of a lesson from whom?
his old teacher, Mr. Perpich
Why did the plane crash?
It ran out of gas.
What does consuming mean?
using something up
How does Brian make a fire?
he creates sparks with his hatchet
How does the wilderness make Brian feel?
he is scared but also amazed
How does Brian's perspective change as he adapts to his surroundings?
He learns to be resilient, to not give up
Where did the plane crash?
near a lake in the wilderness
What does motivated mean?
being enthusiastic about wanting to accomplish something
What survival tool does Brian wish he had with him?
a knife or a multi-tool
When Brian goes out exploring the wilderness, what does he always makes sure he does?
keep in sight of the lake so he knows where "home" is
Brian had a dream about his dad and friend. What was his dreaming telling him?
There were clues in his dream about starting a fire