Chapter 1
Who is the main character and how old is he?
13 year old - Brian Robeson
What happened when Brian tried to communicate over the radio?
Someone responded, but the transmission was lost and he never got anyone else.
What thought did Brian continue to have as he was flying the plane?
"Going to die."
Where was Brian when he learned "the Secret"?
the mall
How did Brian feel when he woke up?
He was extremely thirsty.
What single word did Brian's thinking always start with?
Divorce
What were Brian’s two choices as he flew in the plane wondering what to do?
He could take the plane down immediately or wait until it ran out of fuel and the plane would go down by force.
What suddenly disappeared as Brian put the plane into a fast glide?
lakes
What was "the Secret" Brian knew about his mom?
He saw her in a station wagon with another man.
What happened after Brian drank all of the water?
He was immediately sick and threw up most of the water.
What did the court decide in regards to who Brian lived with and when he could see the other parent?
Brian would live with his mother during the school year, and his father during the summer.
Where did Brian decide would be the best place to land the plane?
On the edge of a lake
What stroke of good luck did Brian have just as he thought he was going to crash into the trees?
Just as he was to hit the trees, he came into an open lane of fallen trees, leading to the lake.
What attacked Brian as he was watching the sunrise?
mosquitos and flies
What finally began to work when Brian was no longer thirsty?
his mind
Why is Brian not speaking to his mom?
He’s angry at her for causing the divorce and he knows a secret about her.
Why did Brian decide he could not go down in the trees?
The trees would tear the plane to pieces.
Where was Brian able to land the plane?
in a L-shaped lake
What made the thing(s) finally stop attacking him?
the heat from the sun rising fully
What advice did Brian’s English teacher give him in school?
"To be motivated, you’re your best asset, stay positive and on top of things."
What happened to the pilot at the end of the chapter?
He had a massive heart attack.
What is the main conflict in Chapter 2?
Brian has to figure out how to land the plane and where since the pilot is most likely dead and Brian is unable to reach anyone on the radio.
What did Brian have to do to make it out of the crashed airplane alive?
He tore off his seat belt and swam through the broken windshield. Then, he swam to the surface and swam to shore.
How does the forest compare to the city life Brian was used to?
It was quiet. There were different colors, insects humming, birds chirping, and splashing from the fish.
What does Brian realize he needs to have?
Shelter