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Chapter 1-2
Chapter 3-4
Chapter 5-6
Chapter 7-8
Chapter 9-10
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Explain why Brian is taking this trip. Include where he is going, where he is coming from, and why he is going

New York to Canada to see his Dad

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What shape is the lake Brian landed in?

"L" shaped

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Brian builds a new shelter in this chapter what kind of shelter?

A lean-to

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What animal did Brian run into in chapter 7?
A Bear
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What was Brian trying to make in chapter 9?

A fire

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Why did Brian have a hatchet with him on the trip?

His mom gave it to him to use in the woods with his father

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What surprised Brian about the outdoors?

The sounds.

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What did Brian find to eat?

Gut-Berries/cherries

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What happened to Brian's hatchet that inspired him to start a fire?
The hatchet sparked when he threw it against the wall at the porcupine
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What did Brian eat in chapter 10 that he did not like at first?
Turtle eggs
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List the sequence of events leading up to the pilot's death.

He clutched his shoulder, started passing gas, and then had a heart attack.

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What attacked Brian when he got out of the water?
Mosquitos!
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What animal was eating the berries that he was looking for when he was hungry.

birds

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After an encounter with a porcupine in the middle of the night, Brian decides to...

"He kicked out as hard as he could and threw his Hatchet at the sound"

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Who is it that Brian is worried he will forget about or give up on?

The rescuers

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Why wasn't Brian able to get help after the pilot had a heart attack?

He tried using the radio to ask for help, but the connection was so bad they couldn't hear one another

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What is the 'secret'?

His mother cheated on his dad.

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What did Mr. Peprich teach Brian that was useful while he was alone in the wilderness?

The teacher taught him to find the positive out of every situation. That Brian is the best resource he has.

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Why do you think the bear did NOT attack Brian?
He stayed very still and did not threaten him
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What does Brian call the fire?

His friend

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What was Brian's plan to survive the plane crash?

Fly the plane until it ran out of fuel and attempt a water landing.

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Page 29 The memory was like a knife cutting into him. Slicing deep into him with hate. What type of figurative language is that?

Simile

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Why did Brian think nobody would find him?
His plane veered off of the original flight plan when the pilot died
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Brian has a dream about this friend. This dream helps Brian realize he needs fire!

Terry

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After Brian was able to start the fire, why does he say that he wishes that there was someone there to tell and show?

He is proud of himself and wishes he could share it with someone. He feels lonely because he finally accomplished something good in the wilderness and has nobody to tell or show