The River: Ch. 3-4

How has Brian's relationship changed with his mother since his first wilderness adventure.

• She treats him like an adult now

• She treats the same

• She is very strict and careful with him

• She doesn't care what he does

What arguments does Derek use to persuade Brian and his mother to accept his proposal?

• A. The government will pay Brian.

• B. He will become famous.

• C. Brian can teach Derek how to survive, so Derek can teach others how to survive.

• A and C

• All of the Above

Explain why Brian is bothered by all the survival equipment on the bush plane.

• He thinks that Derek is going to use it.

• It reminds him of the survival kit from Hatchet.

• There survival becomes a game that is not real.

• The equipment is too heavy and he doesn't want to carry it.

• He's afraid a bear will steal it.

Describe how Brian’s feelings change as he boards and flies in the bush plane.

• He thinks the plane is going to crash again.

• He can't believe he's doing this again, then realizes this is important for other people's survival.

• He starts crying.

• All of the above.

How and why was the lake and its surroundings chosen for this operation?

• They wanted him to have the exact same experience as before, so they chose the "L Shaped" lake.

• They picked a lake with a heavy Bear population so Brian could thin it out.

• Brian's mother would only agree to the adventure if it was on the "L Shaped" lake.

• They wanted Brian at a "new, unfamilar" lake, but one that was similar to the "L Shaped" lake.

As Brian remembers, what was the main problem/the worst part of his 54 days in the wilderness (The Time-Hatchet)?

• mosquitos

• moose attack, skunk spray, porcupine attack.

• hunger

• plane crash