Gary Paulsen's 'Hachette' Quiz

What type of plane was Brian flying in?

• Boeing 747

• Cessna 406

• Airbus A320

• Piper Cub

Why was Brian's father working in the oil fields of Canada?

• To design a new drill bit

• To explore the wilderness

• To visit his family

• To start a new business

What did Brian's mother give him before he left for the trip?

• A compass

• A survival pack

• A hatchet

• A map

What did Brian witness in a shopping mall before?

• A robbery

• A fire

• A heart attack

• A car accident

What happened to the pilot during the flight?

• He fell asleep

• He had a heart attack

• He lost control of the plane

• He decided to jump out

How did Brian feel when he realized the pilot was having a heart attack?

• Excited

• Relieved

• Confused

• Terrified

What was the pilot's reaction to the pain he was experiencing?

• He remained calm

• He started crying

• He screamed for help

• He swore and grimaced

What did Brian notice about the pilot's eyes during the heart attack?

• They turned red

• They rolled back

• They closed tightly

• They stared blankly

What did Brian realize about his situation after the pilot's heart attack?

• He was lost in the wilderness

• He was flying too high

• He was the only passenger

• He was in a dream

What was Brian's emotional state when he realized he was alone in the plane?

• Calm

• Happy

• Angry

• Fearful