1. How does Brian know how many days he has been in the Canadian wilderness?

1. by making marks on a piece of wood with his hatchet
2. by dropping rocks into a bag
3. by piling up sticks, one for each day
4. by his watch that tells the date

2. Why did Brian get frustrated with the foolbirds?

1. He thought they tasted terrible after working so hard to catch one.
2. He thought they would taste like chicken, but they didn’t.
3. He could be right beside one and not see it.
4. He thought they were too much trouble for such a small amount of meat.

3. How does Brian cook the foolbird?

1. wrapped it in leaves and placed in the fire
2. in boiling water
3. in a pot mixed with raspberries
4. over the fire on a Y-shaped stick

4. What does Brian eat?

1. frogs, fish, and birds
2. skunk, fish, and squirrels
3. fish, foolbirds, and rabbit
4. opossums, fish, and worms

5. What animal attacked Brian in the lake?

1. a deer
2. a bear
3. a skunk
4. a moose

6. What made the loud noise that sounded like a train?

1. a tornado
2. an airplane
3. a swarm of bees
4. two bears fighting

7. Why could Brian not sleep the night after the storm?

1. He was wet.
2. The mosquitoes wouldn’t leave Brian alone.
3. Brian was afraid.
4. The hail had bruised Brian’s back and it hurt when he laid down.

8. What was sticking out of the water after the storm?

1. the airplane
2. Brian’s bow
3. a dead moose
4. the logs from the side of his shelter

9. How did Brian feel about the pilot?

1. Sad, he wanted him to have rest.
2. Glad, he was the one at the bottom of the lake instead of Brian.

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