WorksheetsThe River
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Brian's biggest hurdle wasn't a lack of wood for his raft but rather __________?
lack of a tool to build it with
lack of blueprint plans of how to build a raft
Where did Brian's mother keep his beloved hatchet?
in a museum
in a safe
in a glass case in the living room
on their fireplace mantle
What kind of trees did the beavers that Brian "hired" cut down?
Christmas trees
poplar
birch bark
palm trees
What did Brian do to test how stout (sturdy) the raft was?
stood on it
jumped on it
walked back and forth on it
What did Brian eat so he wouldn't be too weak for the trip?
beaver
nuts and berries
fish
ate everything he could find in the shelter
What did Brian think would happen to Derek if they stayed to wait for the bushplane pilot to return?
die of thirst in two, perhaps three days
animals would devour him
starve to death
What are the titles in "Brian's Saga", Paulsen's series of bestselling hits.
Hatchet
The River
Woodsong
Brian's Winter
Brian's Return
Where did Gary Paulsen grow up until he was seven years old?
Philippines
Minnesota
Hawaii
New York
What is the main theme of 'The River'?
Survival and resilience
Love and friendship
Mystery and suspense
Adventure and exploration
Who is the author of 'The River'?
Gary Paulsen
J.K. Rowling
Mark Twain
Jane Austen
In 'The River', what is the protagonist's name?
Brian Robeson
Harry Potter
Tom Sawyer
Elizabeth Bennet
What is the primary setting of 'The River'?
A remote wilderness
A bustling city
A small village
A deserted island
Which of the following best describes the genre of 'The River'?
Adventure fiction
Science fiction
Historical fiction
Romantic fiction
What challenge does Brian face in 'The River'?
Surviving in the wilderness
Solving a mystery
Winning a competition
Finding a lost treasure
What is the sequel to 'The River'?
Brian's Winter
The Hatchet
Brian's Return
Woodsong
In 'The River', what natural disaster does Brian encounter?
A storm
An earthquake
A flood
A wildfire
What skill does Brian primarily rely on in 'The River'?
Survival skills
Cooking skills
Negotiation skills
Artistic skills
What is the main conflict in 'The River'?
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Self
What motivates Brian to return to the wilderness in 'The River'?
To help a government project
To find a lost friend
To escape city life
To write a book
Which animal poses a threat to Brian in 'The River'?
A bear
A wolf
A snake
A mountain lion
What is the climax of 'The River'?
Brian's struggle to build a raft
Brian's encounter with a bear
Brian's rescue by a helicopter
Brian's discovery of a hidden cave
What lesson does Brian learn in 'The River'?
The importance of perseverance
The value of friendship
The power of knowledge
The joy of solitude
What is the tone of 'The River'?
Serious and suspenseful
Light-hearted and humorous
Romantic and dreamy
Dark and mysterious
What is the resolution of 'The River'?
Brian is rescued and returns home
Brian decides to stay in the wilderness
Brian finds a hidden treasure
Brian writes a book about his adventure
What literary device is frequently used in 'The River'?
Imagery
Alliteration
Metaphor
Personification
