Understanding Survival and Realizations in the Wilderness

Brian wakes up in the night to a terrifying smell and sound, which turns out to be a porcupine. After dealing with the pain of quills in his leg, he learns that self-pity is unhelpful. A dream about his father and friend leads him to discover how to make fire using his hatchet.

What did Brian initially mistake for a growl in the night?

• A bear

• His own fear

• The wind

• A monster

What caused Brian's leg injury?

• A sharp object in the dark

• Falling rocks

• A bear attack

• A porcupine's quills

How did Brian react to the realization of his injury?

• He quickly removed the quills

• He went back to sleep

• He ignored the pain

• He cried out in pain

How did Brian feel after removing some of the quills?

• Relieved

• Hopeful

• More pained

• Exhausted

What lesson did Brian learn about self-pity?

• It changes the situation

• It is necessary for survival

• It does not help improve the situation

• It makes him feel better

What did Brian do after realizing self-pity was unhelpful?

• He slept

• He planned to find help

• He tried to escape

• He prepared to hunt

What did Brian's dream about his father and Terry signify?

• Hints about creating fire

• Confusion and helplessness

• The need for family

• Memories of home

What realization did Brian have about the hatchet?

• It needed to be discarded

• It could help create fire

• It was useful for building shelter

• It could be used as a weapon

What did the sparks from the hatchet striking the stone signify for Brian?

• Need to be more careful

• Possibility of signaling for help

• Danger of fire in the shelter

• Potential to create fire

What was Brian's reaction to the realization about the hatchet and fire?

• Confusion

• Excitement

• Disbelief

• Sadness