The River, by Gary Paulsen, chapters 13 & 14 TEST

How long did Brian think Derek would last without FOOD for?

• 9-10 days

• 10-20 days

• 3 days

• 7 days

How long did Brian think Derek could last without WATER for?

• two, three days, maybe four

• four, five days, maybe six

• six, seven days, maybe eight

What happened when Brian fed water from the small spoon-like holder he'd made out of birch bark to Derek?

• he drank it

• he choked on it, coughed, & sprayed & spit it in Brian's face

• he woke & asked for more

How long was the girl that Brian's mother told him about in a coma for?

• days

• weeks

• months

• years

What bodily function did Derek's body keep executing CONSTANTLY?

• defacating

• drooling

• runny nose

• tearing up

Who does Brian start to blame for his predicament?

• himself for having sent back all the supplies on the plane

• Derek for having convinced him to do this in the first place

• his mother for allowing him to come

What words were circled on Brian's map?

• Hospital Alaska

• Brannock Trading Post

• Wilderness Ranger Station

How many MILES did Brian figure they were from the trading post?

• 150 kilometers

• 1.6 kilometers

• 100 miles

What sort of animals did Brian think would get Derek if he left him behind?

• ants

• bugs

• other animals (predators)

What term did Brian use to describe Derek if he were to haul him on a raft to the trading post?

• as his friend

• as his responsibility

• as dead weight