Ch. 1-5
What is the definition of the word foul?
terrible, nasty, or sour.
What is the definition of the word gorge?
to eat a large amount.
What is the definition of the word rivulets?
According to Brian's English teacher, Mr. Perpich, what is Brian's most valuable asset?
himself.
How does Brian figure out how to start a fire?
He throws the Hatchet at the shelter wall.
What is the definition of the word throb?
a pulse.
What is the definition of the word slithering?
to slide like a snake.
What is the definition of the word banked?
to pile up.
What is "The Secret"?
Brian's mother is in love with another man.
How does the airplane come back to the surface of the lake?
The tornado forces it up.
What is the definition of the word turbulence?
air disturbance resulting in movement.
What is the definition of the word amphibious?
adapted to both land and water.
What is the definition of the word staggering?
a large amount.
What animal attacks Brian in his shelter?
a porcupine.
What is Brian referring to when he says, "I have a friend now. A hungry friend, but a good one."
The fire and how he will need to cut a lot of wood to keep the fire going.
What is the definition of the word intervals?
a period of time.
What is the definition of the word wincing?
making an expression of pain.
What is the definition of the word dormant?
not active.
What reason(s) does Brian build a shelter?
he realizes the rescue will take a long time and there are wolves and bears.
How is Brian finally rescued?
A pilot heard the emergency transmitter from the survival pack.
What is the definition of the word hordes?
swarms of thick groups.
What is the definition of the word pulverized?
to reduce to small particles.
What is the definition of the word convulse?
to shake violently.
Why will the pilot's flight plan not help people rescue Brian?
the pilot's heart attack caused the plane to go off course.
What does Brian remember from Biology class that helps him catch the fish?
That water refracts and bends light.