2. What is Brian's age when the story starts?

• A) twelve

• B) fifteen

• C) thirteen

• D) fourteen

What is Brian's destination on the flight?

• A) a city in Alaska

• B) the oil fields in Canada

• C) a national park in California

• D) his father's house in Texas

What item does Brian receive from his mother as a parting gift?

• A) a flashlight

• B) a fishing rod

• C) a hatchet

• D) a map

What is the first indication that something is wrong with the pilot?

• A) He starts coughing uncontrollably.

• B) He mentions feeling dizzy.

• C) He asks for water repeatedly.

• D) He complains about the weather.

6. What memory does Brian struggle with throughout the story?

• A) A fight he had with his father

• B) Seeing his mother with another man

• C) Forgetting to do his chores

• D) Losing his favorite toy

6. When the pilot suffers a heart attack at the start of the story, what challenge does Brian face as a result?

• A) He must try to contact someone for help using the radio.

• B) He needs to find food and water immediately.

• C) He has to take control of the plane and decide what to do next.

• D) He is forced to jump out of the plane with a parachute.

What is the first problem Brian faces after surviving the plane crash?

• A) searching for food

• B) escaping from wild animals

• C) coping with hunger and exhaustion

• D) finding a safe place to rest

What is the main reason Brian thinks rescue teams might not locate him quickly?

• A) The pilot's heart attack diverted the plane from its planned route.

• B) He has no way to communicate with rescuers.

• C) The area where he crashed is hard to access.

• D) His family is unaware of his travel plans.

What unexpected challenge does Brian face in his new surroundings?

• A) The ground is too rocky to walk on.

• B) He is constantly bothered by clouds of insects.

• C) There are no animals in the forest.

• D) The sun never comes out.

After the plane crash, Brian starts to make plans for finding water and building a shelter. What does this reveal about his character?

• A) He is waiting for someone else to help him.

• B) He is refusing to try to survive.

• C) He is taking responsibility for his own survival.

• D) He is only thinking about the crash.