What special day does Brian celebrate in Chapter 12?

The 3 month anniversary of the plane crash

During the bear attack, what saved Brian?

Betty sprayed the bear in the face

A pack of wolves attacked the bear

The bear fell through a thin sheet of ice and drowned

Brian found his killing lance and injured the bear, causing it to run away

Why are Brian's shoes no longer useful to him?

They're worn down and have holes

He was angry and threw them in the lake

His feet have grown and now they're too small

After hearing the wolves at night and watching them mark their territory, Brian decided to do what?

Re-mark his territory by peeing on a nearby stump

Put out bait food to keep them away from his camp

Hang up deer meat in a nearby tree

How is Brian able to spot the rabbits in the snow?

Because they're constantly moving

Because they hop right up to him

What did Brian do with the rabbit skins that he saved from each hunt?

Sewed them together to make a vest

Sealed them together to make a water pouch

Wrapped meat and berries inside of them to keep everything fresh

Stuffed them inside of his sleeping bag for warmth

Where does Brian get the arrowheads for his arrows and killing lance?

From the rock wall in his shelter

He stumbled upon an old Native American campsite and found a bunch of them

They were given to him by his mother as a gift

He found random stones and carved them into the appropriate shape

In the first few chapters, Brian noticed it getting colder outside, but he ---

Ignored the warning signs that fall was coming

Continued to burn through his stockpile of wood

Didn't see a point in making a shelter

Continued to live care-free and went for a swim

What does Brian realize about the exploding trees he heard AT THE END of Chapter 16?

It was too warm for trees to explode

That he was in serious trouble and would need to take shelter

That the shattered pieces of the tree would make great firewood

They were causing him to feel paranoid

What did Brian do on the of the first big snowfall?

He killed a moose using his war bow and lance

He went in hibernation mode and stayed inside

He loaded his things onto the bear skin and moved his camp to a new site

He lost his hatchet while cutting a hole in the ice

What was the family that welcomed Brian into their home doing out in the woods?

They were trappers that come every year

They were dog sled racers training for an event

They were nature enthusiasts who just simply loved the outdoors

They were part of a search party that had been looking for Brian

"Brian's Winter" Practice AR Team Test

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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis of "Brian's Winter" by Gary Paulsen, the alternate sequel to "Hatchet." Designed for middle school students in grades 6-8, the assessment tests detailed recall of plot events, character development, and survival themes throughout the novel. Students must demonstrate their understanding of Brian's winter survival challenges, including his encounters with wildlife, creation of tools and clothing, adaptation to harsh weather conditions, and psychological growth. The questions require students to comprehend complex survival scenarios, analyze character motivations and decision-making, and recall specific details about Brian's resourcefulness and relationship with nature. This level of literary analysis and detailed textual recall aligns with the cognitive demands typically expected of middle grade readers engaging with young adult survival fiction. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying middle grade literature and reading comprehension. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a summative evaluation after students complete the novel, a review tool before class discussions, or a formative assessment to gauge student comprehension of key plot points and themes. Teachers can implement this quiz as a practice exercise for AR (Accelerated Reader) testing, homework assignment to reinforce reading accountability, or warm-up activity to begin literature circle discussions. The detailed questions support classroom instruction by ensuring students engage deeply with the text and develop critical reading skills essential for literary analysis. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1, which require students to cite textual evidence to support analysis of explicit and inferential elements in literature.

CCSS.RI.K.4

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