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Brian's Return Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Explain how Brian's feelings change in the first 13 chapters of the book.

a)

He feels confused and angry, then doesn't care and feels defeated

b)

He feels happy and excited, then satisfied and lazy

c)

He feels shocked and sad at first, then accepts it and becomes strong

d)

He feels scared and worried, then panics and feels hopeless

2.

How does Brian's trip back to the wild affect his friendships with others?

a)

It doesn't change his friendships

b)

It makes everyone like him more

c)

It makes people worry and feel distant

d)

It makes his friendships stronger

3.

Story summary: Tell the main things that happen in the first 13 chapters of the book.

a)

The main things in the first 13 chapters are Brian's trip to the city and his new job.

b)

The main things in the first 13 chapters are Brian's return to the wild, his struggle to fit in, meetings with animals, and his work to stay alive.

c)

The main things in the first 13 chapters are Brian's travel to a new country and his adventures in the city.

d)

The main things in the first 13 chapters are Brian's holiday with his family and his return to school.

4.

Story summary: How does the story change because of Brian's inside and outside problems?

a)

The story changes as Brian goes to a different country and learns a new language.

b)

The story changes as Brian deals with his inside problems like feeling alone and missing the wild, while also dealing with outside problems like getting used to city life and handling family stuff.

c)

The story changes as Brian becomes a successful business person and earns a lot of money.

d)

The story changes as Brian becomes a professional sports player and wins a big game.

5.

Story summary: What big events in the story make Brian go back to the wild?

a)

His choice to be a professional dancer

b)

His meeting with a talking parrot

c)

His discovery that he is actually a robot

d)

His choice to return to the forest, meetings with the bear and the wolf, and understanding how important nature is.

6.

Understanding conflicts: What are the problems Brian is dealing with in the first 13 chapters?

a)

Feeling lost, having a hard time deciding to go back, dealing with scary experiences

b)

Having trouble with a broken car

c)

Feeling too much pressure from schoolwork

d)

Having a hard time with cooking

7.

Understanding the story: How do the problems Brian faces outside help him grow?

a)

The problems Brian faces outside do not change him at all

b)

The problems Brian faces outside make him weaker

c)

The problems Brian faces outside help Brian to change, get stronger, and learn new things to stay safe. This makes him brave, smart, and never gives up.

d)

Brian's growth is only affected by his own thoughts, not the problems outside

8.

Setting description: Can you tell me about the wilderness setting in the story and why it's important?

a)

The wilderness is like a hot, empty desert with very few plants. This shows how tough it is for the characters.

b)

The wilderness is like a small, neat garden with pretty flowers and bushes. This makes the characters feel calm.

c)

The wilderness is like a busy city with tall buildings and lots of people. This shows how different the city is from the wild where the characters are struggling.

d)

The wilderness is a big, wild forest with lots of plants, rough land, and many animals. This is where Brian goes back to nature and learns how to survive and find out about himself.

9.

Question about the story: How does the story feel because it happens in the wilderness?

a)

It makes the story feel lonely, scary, and unpredictable.

b)

The wilderness makes the story feel crowded, safe, and familiar.

c)

It makes the story feel cozy, safe, and predictable.

d)

The place where the story happens does not change how the story feels.

10.

Who does Brian meet at his camp after hunting?

a)

Billy

b)

Jim

c)

James

d)

John

11.

What does Billy say is Brian’s “medicine”

a)

The deer

b)

The elk

c)

The moose

d)

The rabbit

12.

Once Billy is gone, Brian sees him as

a)

His future self

b)

His past self

c)

A spirit

13.

Brian decides not to go to the Smallhorn’s immediately.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Explain why Brian returned to the woods

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