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The River by Gary Paulsen
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1
On the River, what event does NOT happen to Brian?
He dreams of killing a bear.
He almost drowns.
He falls asleep.
He loses Derek.
2
What items does Derek have in his pockets?
a map and phone
gum and candy
wallet and picture of his wife
wallet and car keys
3
What item of Brian's does he lose on the river?
shoes
shirt
pants
hat
4
Why does Brian decide to go back into the wilderness?
Brian wanted to get paid.
To help Derek prepare to teach survival skills.
Derek was persuasive.
Brian missed the wild.
5
Why does Brian refer to "The Time"?
The Time was scary.
The Time was a life changing experience.
The Time is what he references from surviving in wilderness.
The Time was nerve racking.
6
What happens to Derek?
He gets attacked by a wolf
He goes into a coma
He gets struck by lightning
He eats poison berries
7
What is Brian's primary focus upon arrival at the lake?
food
shelter
fire
fish
8
Brian and Derek each had a ______.
hatchet
phone
knife
radio
9
What is one of the first problems Brian and Derek have?
using their map
the mosquitoes
Using the radio
finding food
10
There was absolutely no wind, and the water was as smooth as a mirror. This is an ______.
analogy
personification
simile
metaphor
11
What does the trading post consist of?
a large house and barn
two outbuildings
a small cabin
a house and several sheds
12
How does Brian transport Derek to the trading post?
a plane
a pulley
a boat
a raft
13
Why is Brian able to sleep on the plane?
Brian was tired.
He had tons of survival gear and wasn't worried.
Derek was with him and had a map.
The pilot was young and relaxed so he didn't worry.
14
What does Brian encounter on the river?
biting flies
a bear
rapids
waterfall
15
What does Brian say to Derek about the animals, birds, fish and ants are all doing what?
looking for people to bite
gathering food
building shelters
eating dinner
16
What does Derek send to Brian?
an outdoor stove
a tent
a canoe
a knife
17
What does Brian enjoy doing especially after being lost in the woods the first time?
eating
sleeping in his bed
using a knife
cooking
18
There was too much. Why doesn't Brian take the gear?
It would be too much to carry around.
They wouldn't need to fish.
It wouldn't be an authentic experience.
Brian says the gear is useless.
19
How long did it take Brian and Derek to travel down the river?
3 days
63 hours
1120 seconds
119 miles
20
Which of the following is NOT personification of the River?
grabbed the madness of the water
a whooshing sound
water fought and roared
roaring, piling thunder of the river
21
What was one item that Brian wanted from the supplies?
shelter
food
radio
tent
22
BONUS: What is the canoe called?
Brian II
The River
The Raft
The Wild
