Plot
Why did the three men want Brian to go back to the woods?
So they could learn and teach others.
What was Brian's injury when he went through the rapids?
His hands were beat up and infected
What did Brian call his first experience in the wilderness?
The Time
How does the lightning strike affect Derek
He was in a coma
What causes Brian's hallucinations?
lack of sleep
Why does Brian agree to go back to the woods?
He knew it would help others.
What specifically does Derek encourage Brian to do when they are exploring the area?
Speak his thoughts out loud
What is the relationship between Brian's mother and father?
They are divorced
Describe the event when Derek was struck by lightning
He was reaching for his radio and briefcase
Brian heard rushing water, which ended up being what?
Rapids with rocks
He was thrown into the water.
Describe Derek's recovery
Fully recovered in 6 months
Why did Brian want to leave the supplies on the plane?
The experiment would be meaningless
What key item broken during the lightning storm
the radio
Brian builds the raft from broken down trees and twigs. How did these trees and twigs get broken down?
Beavers
What kind of stone does Brian need to make fire?
Flint stone
Upon arriving, what event does Brian correctly predict?
It would rain in 6.5 hours
According to Brian, what was the worst part of being in the woods?
Hunger
The map indicates that the river leads to what?
A trading post
What gift did Derek send Brian
A canoe with paddles
Why does Brian decide to leave the lake? Give 2 answers.
(A) It would be almost a week before anyone would expect them to make radio contact
(B) He could not get Derek to drink water, and he could not survive for a week without it
What was Derek Holtzer's job?
Psychologist
Who often bothered Brian once he returned home after his first experience to the woods?
Press/journalists
How far would they have to travel on the river?
About 100 miles
On average, how fast was the raft moving?
2 mph