Brian's Survival Challenges and Realizations

Brian wakes up to a mysterious growl in the dark, which turns out to be the wind. He encounters a porcupine, resulting in painful quills in his leg. Through self-pity and tears, he learns that feeling sorry for himself doesn't change his situation. In a dream, his father and friend Terry convey a message about fire. Upon waking, Brian realizes the hatchet can create sparks, leading to the discovery of fire, a crucial survival tool.

What initially wakes Brian up in the middle of the night?

• A loud growl

• The sound of the wind

• A bright light

• The smell of food

What does Brian initially think the smell in the shelter is?

• Fresh flowers

• Rot and decay

• Burning wood

• Wet earth

What does Brian imagine when he hears the slithering sound?

• A wolf

• Bigfoot and monsters

• A bear

• A snake

What does Brian do in response to the slithering sound?

• He runs away

• He throws his hatchet

• He screams for help

• He hides under a blanket

What causes the pain in Brian's leg?

• An insect sting

• A sharp rock

• A porcupine's quills

• A snake bite

How does Brian realize what attacked him?

• He sees tracks on the ground

• He hears a growl

• He finds quills in his leg

• He sees the porcupine

What does Brian do to remove the quills?

• He waits for help

• He uses a stick

• He pulls them out with his fingers

• He uses a knife

What lesson does Brian learn about self-pity?

• It accomplishes nothing

• It changes his situation

• It helps him feel better

• It is necessary for survival

Who appears in Brian's dream trying to communicate with him?

• His mother

• A teacher

• His father and friend Terry

• A stranger

What does Terry point to in Brian's dream?

• A mountain

• A fire

• A river

• A tree