The River

How do the three men want Brian to teach them how to survive?

• They want him to write a book about it.

• They want him to go back into the woods and show how to survive.

• They want him to do a presentation about his experience.

• They want to interview him about his experience.

What does Brian really love to do since his return from the wilderness?

• exercise

• spend more time with his girlfriend

• ride his bike

• cook

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

For months after his ordeal in the wilderness, had Brian reached a level of fame that brought constant attention from the press?

• Yes
• No

Was Derek Holtzer a psychologist and the other two men instructors?

• Yes
• No

Did the men want Brian to repeat his experience in survival so they could learn from a real event and become better teachers?

• Yes
• No

According to Derek, understanding how Brian’s mind had worked for him would save other people facing the same problems.

• True
• False

Brian found it easy to readjust to life in the city.

• True
• False

To Brian, the worst part of his previous experience was hunger, based on the thought that he would never eat again.

• True

• False

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.

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.