The River by Gary Paulsen

Why is Brian asked to go back into the wilderness?

• To find gold

• To teach survival skills to government agents

• To escape his parents

• To test new camping equipment

What is the name of the government agent who accompanies Brian?

• David Small

• Derek Holtzter

• Roger Peters

• Alan Davidson

How does Brian feel about returning to the wilderness?

• Excited and eager

• Nervous and reluctant

• Angry and resentful

• Uninterested

What was Brian’s main survival experience prior to The River?

• Summer camp

• A plane crash

• Hiking with his dad

What key survival item does Brian refuse to take?

• First aid kit

• Sleeping bag

• Radio

• Compass

What type of transportation takes Brian and Derek to the wilderness?

• Car

• Seaplane

• Helicopter

• Bus

What skill is Derek particularly interested in learning?

• Tracking

• Building fires

• Making shelter

• Mental survival techniques

How long is the initial trip supposed to last?

• One week

• Two weeks

• One month

What is Brian’s attitude toward Derek at first?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Suspicious and quiet

• Bossy and rude

• Curious and respectful

What danger does Brian constantly worry about in the wild?

• Wild animals

• Getting lost

• Weather changes

• Starving