The River

Brian's biggest hurdle wasn't a lack of wood for his raft but rather __________?

• lack of a tool to build it with

• lack of blueprint plans of how to build a raft

Where did Brian's mother keep his beloved hatchet?

• in a museum

• in a safe

• in a glass case in the living room

• on their fireplace mantle

What kind of trees did the beavers that Brian "hired" cut down?

• Christmas trees

• poplar

• birch bark

• palm trees

What did Brian do to test how stout (sturdy) the raft was?

• stood on it

• jumped on it

• walked back and forth on it

What did Brian eat so he wouldn't be too weak for the trip?

• beaver

• nuts and berries

• fish

• ate everything he could find in the shelter

What did Brian think would happen to Derek if they stayed to wait for the bushplane pilot to return?

• die of thirst in two, perhaps three days

• animals would devour him

• starve to death

What are the titles in "Brian's Saga", Paulsen's series of bestselling hits.

• Hatchet

• The River

• Woodsong

• Brian's Winter

• Brian's Return

Where did Gary Paulsen grow up until he was seven years old?

• Philippines

• Minnesota

• Hawaii

• New York

What is the main theme of 'The River'?

• Survival and resilience

• Love and friendship

• Mystery and suspense

• Adventure and exploration

Who is the author of 'The River'?

• Gary Paulsen

• J.K. Rowling

• Mark Twain

• Jane Austen