The River Novel: Comprehension Review Questions 2022-2023

Who was Derek Holzer and what did he want? (Chapters 1-4)

• He was a tour promoter from a resort club. He wanted to develop some wilderness tours.

• He was an author who wanted to write a book about Brian's adventures in the wilderness.

• He was a psychologist from a government survival school. He wanted Brian to go into the wilderness again so they could learn from him and teach their students.

• He was a clothing manufacturer who wanted to make clothes with Brian's name on them.

Which was not one of the changes in Brian since his time in the wilderness? (Chapters 1-4)

• He became closer to his mother and admired her.

• He liked to cook.

• He became evasive when talking about his time in the wilderness.

• He became nervous and jittery in small, closed-in places.

Which of the following happened to Brian when he first returned home? (Chapters 1-4)

• He found out his old girlfriend was going steady with someone else, because she thought he was dead.

• He had nightmares every night, and wok up screaming.

• He lost his privacy because the press was following him everywhere.

• He was afraid to go anywhere without his hatchet on his belt.

True or False? Brian's mother is planning to marry another man. (Chapters 1-4)

• True

• False

How did Brian's mother react to Derek's request? (Chapters 1-4)

• She said absolutely no and told Derek to leave her home.

• At first, she said it was insane. She agreed when Brian said he really wanted to do it.

• She thought it was a good idea, and helped them talk his father into agreeing.

• She left it completely up to Brian.

What did Brian think about as the pilot was landing the plane? (Chapters 1-4)

• He was comparing the landing to his own, realizing how lucky he had been.

• He was thinking about his girlfriend, and missing her.

• He changed completely. He became what he had been before at the lake.

• He started crying and said he didn't know if he could go through with it.

What was the compromise about the gear? (Chapters 1-4)

• They took all of the gear but Brian hid it where only he could find it.

• They took food and a tent, but nothing else.

• They took a gun, some flares, and Brian's old hatchet.

• They took their belt knives, a radio, and Derek's briefcase and notebooks.

How did Brain feel the first night? (Chapters 1-4)

• He thought he was insane for being there.

• He felt right at home.

• He was worried that Derek would not be able to make it.

• He felt excited and ready to face new challenges.

Which of the following did not happen on their first night? (Chapters 1-4)

• They were cold and homesick.

• They had a large fire.

• They made a lean-to, but it did not give much protection.

• The mosquitoes came and bothered them all night.

True or False? Derek asked Brian to think out loud so he could record the thoughts in his notebook. (Chapters 1-4)

• True

• False