This and That
What did Brian find at the shore buried in the Sand
Turtle Eggs
Why did Brian rip up his twenty dollar bill
He used it to start a fire
What did Brian learn that kept the mosquitos and bugs away?
Smoke from the fire
Who did Brian dream of when he had the dreams of fire? ( 2 answers)
Terry and his father
Why was building a raft difficult for Brian?
He didn’t have anything to hold the logs together
What did Brian realize he could eat when he looked over the lake?
Fish
Why does Brian think the fire is his friend?
light, warmth, keeps bugs away, cook food
Why wasn't Brian able to catch fish at first?
They swam away.
What was Brian able to use to start a fire?
The hatchet and a hard rock.
What is a fish board?
A flattened board Brian used to lay his fish on and lean to the fire to cook them
How did Brian eat the eggs?
He poke a hole in them and ate them raw.
What animal attacked Brian in the middle of the night?
A porcupine
Why was Brian going to Canada?
To visit his father
What happened to Brian when he first ate the cherries?
He got very sick
When Brian was preparing his feast and drinking his orange drink, what appeared out of the sky?
An Airplane
Why did Brian want to continue thinking about the searchers?
It would give him hope of being found.
How was Brain's mind different since the crash?
He was sharper in his thinking and became aware of his surroundings.
What important item survived the crash with Brian?
His hatchet
What insect covered Brian at the beginning of the book?
Mosquitos
After the tornado, what unnatural object was sticking out of the water?
The tail of the plane.
How was Brian able to get into the plane?
Cut through the aluminum with his hatchet
How did Brian change physically since the crash?
He lost weight.
His skin complexion changed/leather like
His hair was matted
Why did Brian feel like he was back to “square one” after the tornado?
He was injured, had no fire, no food, and his weapons and shelter were gone
What happened when Brian tried to radio for help?
They replied at first then the call was dropped
What was the first thing Brian said to the pilot of the plane who rescued him?
He told him his name and asked if he'd like something to eat