The River

Because Gary could not stand his parents' arguing, what did he do?

• He ran away and joined a carnival.

• He went back to Minnesota.

• He yelled at them.

• Nothing-he just ignored them.

Who is the author of "The River"?

• Gary Garyson

• Gary Paulsen

• Mark Paulsen

• Gary Paul

What did the men want Brian to do?

• Write a book

• Make a video

• Write Blog

• Go back to woods

Why does Storm "smile" when Paulsen puts his hat on?

• Storm is happy that Paulsen will feel warm when he wears the hat.

• Storm had stolen the hat and buried it in the snow.

• Storm has stolen the hat and chewed big holes in it.

• Storm hopes that Paulsen will let him play with the hat

What is the main theme of 'The River'?

• Survival and self-reliance

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Love and sacrifice

Who is the protagonist in 'The River'?

• Brian Robeson

• Gary Paulsen

• Derek Holtzer

• Terry

What challenge does Brian face in 'The River'?

• Building a shelter

• Finding food

• Navigating a river

• Starting a fire

What is the setting of 'The River'?

• A desert

• A forest

• A city

• A mountain

Which literary device is frequently used in 'The River'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

What motivates Brian to return to the wilderness in 'The River'?

• A sense of adventure

• A government project

• A personal challenge

• A school assignment