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Brian
Derek
Nature
Literary Elements
Skills
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How old is Brian?
15 years old
100
What caused Derek to be in a coma __ unconscious but still breathing?
He was struck by lightning.
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According to Brian Robeson, what are the 2 worst parts of being stranded in nature?

hunger and mosquitos

100

What is the name of the book?

The River

100

What does Brian use to build a fire?

Sticks, logs, fire rocks

200
Why did the U.S. government think that this teenage boy could teach them about survival?
He had demonstrated his ability to survive. He survived alone in the wilderness for 54 days.
200

What is Derek's profession? What is his job?

Derek works for the government as a psychologist.

200
What animal helped Brian build the raft?
beaver
200

Who is the author of the book?

Gary Paulsen

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What does Brian use to build a shelter?

Rock overhang and branches.

300
Once Brian got to the wilderness, he changed! How did he change?
His animal instincts took over.
300

What 2 things did Derek keep in the wilderness?

His briefcase and the radio.

300
Nature can be very dangerous. According to Brian, what are three the things you should acquire the first day you become stranded?
fire, shelter, and food
300

What are 2 other books Gary Paulsen wrote?

Answers in back of book

300

What does Brian use to build the raft?

Logs that the beavers cut down and vines.

400
When Brian agreed to do this, he said, "I have to if it will help others." What does this tell you about the kind of person Brian is?
He cares about people.
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What 3 things did Derek keep in his briefcase?

Paper, pen, a map.

400

How did falling off the rocks early in the story turn out to be a good thing?

Brian found fire rocks!

400

Pick two words from below that describe the mood in this novel: dangerous phony happy sad thrilling tense

dangerous tense thrilling

400

How does Brian catch up to the raft and Derek?

He swims

500

What gift does Brian receive at the end of the story?

a canoe

500

How long does it take Derek to get better after being released from the hospital?

6 months.

500

What are 3 things Brian thought he saw in the river?

Fire, mom, dad, and a large headed monster.

500
What is the major theme of this novel?
survival
500

Name 5 skills Brian learned that helped him survive in the woods.

Building a fire

Finding food

Building a shelter

Building a raft

Navigating the River

Understanding & Reading the weather