Brian's Winter Epilogue

Which action BEST shows that Brian is planning ahead for the winter?

• He holds his breath, waiting for the skunk to spray

• He strings a bow and makes new tips for his arrows

• He looks both ways before coming out of his shelter

• He follows the skunk at a distance to see where it lives

How do you know that "Brian's Winter" is realistic fiction?

• The text consists of mainly dialogue

• The author creates rhythmical effects

• The story gives facts and details about a topic

• The main character has feelings that real people have

Brian smiles at the end of the story because he

• believes that the skunk is now his friend

• is beginning to enjoy the smell of skunk spray

• is enjoying being alone in his wilderness home

• thinks the bear looks amusing as it clears its eyes

What is the main theme of the epilogue in 'Brian's Winter'?

• Survival and resilience

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

Which literary device is predominantly used in the epilogue of 'Brian's Winter'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Imagery

In the epilogue of 'Brian's Winter', what does Brian reflect on the most?

• His family back home

• The changing seasons

• His personal growth

• The animals he encountered

What emotion does Brian primarily feel in the epilogue of 'Brian's Winter'?

• Fear

• Contentment

• Anger

• Confusion

Which sentence structure is used in the following sentence from the epilogue of 'Brian's Winter': 'Brian sat quietly, listening to the forest sounds.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

What is the tone of the epilogue in 'Brian's Winter'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Melancholic

How does the author convey Brian's sense of accomplishment in the epilogue of 'Brian's Winter'?

• Through dialogue

• Through descriptive imagery

• Through flashbacks

• Through character interactions