The River- By Gary Paulsen

Why does the government want Brian to help with survival research?

• Because he has the experience and self discipline from his experience.
• Because he steered the plane in Hatchet.
• Because the shelter and food he ate was more advanced then most survivors.
• Because he learned to hunt for his food.

How does Brian react after the lighting strikes Derek?

• He freaks out and runs to get help.
• He waits to see if Derek regains conciseness. 
• He cares for Derek and writes down Derek's notes for him.
• He finds food and tries to feed Derek.

Which idea does Brian apply to build a raft to get Derek to safety?

• The bow and arrows he made in Hatchet.
• The bed he made in Hatchet.
• The door he made to the shelter in Hatchet.
• The raft he made to get the survival kit in Hatchet.

How does Brian get Derek to safety in time?

• By working to get him to the trading post day and night.
• By fetching help from the trading post quickly.
• By looking at the sky and predicting the weather.
• By calling someone on the radio for help.

Why do you think Brian wants to go back to the woods?

• He wants to become friends with Derek.
• He wants to do it to help people.
• He wants to go back because he misses the woods.
• He wants to learn more about the place he stayed at.

What kind of feeling does Brian get after he makes it to the trading post?

• Relieve
• Anxiety
• Security
• Heroic 

Why do you think Derek sends the canoe to Brian?

• Because he feels grateful that Brian knew what to do.
• Because he wants to thank Brian.
• Because he wants Brian to know that he is fine.
• Because he wants to encourage Brian to canoe.

Why do you think the author chose to choose a different setting?

• To make the book more realistic.
• To make the book more interesting.
• To empathize the different terranes in Canada.
• To test Brian's survival skills.