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Chapter 2

What is this chapter mostly about?

The author states that it was as if Brian's "hands and arms were lead."

What does that imply about Brian?

What does Brian do to confirm if the pilot is dead?

How does Brian know to pull back on the stick to raise the plane and what an altimeter does?

What device does Brian realize he can use to try to get some help?

Brain has to "depress" the switch on the radio to make it work.

Which sentence uses the word "depress" in the same way it is used in this chapter?

Why isn't the radio working at first for Brian?

The author uses ellipses (…) several times in the exchange between Brian and the other person on the radio.

What is the author trying to show with the ellipses?

What two choices does Brian struggle with in this chapter?

Why does Brian decide to land in a lake?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?

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Chapter 5

What is this chapter mostly about?

Brian has to learn to take care of himself in this chapter.

What are three things he decides he needs to address first?

The author keeps mentioning Brian's thoughts about movies he has seen.

What is the author's purpose for doing this?

Which three phrases from this chapter show how much Brian values the water he drinks?

Why does Brian become sick after drinking the water?

Why does Brian repeat his name and age in this chapter?

Brian thinks his parents will be "frantic" about him.

What does the word "frantic" mean as used in this chapter?

What does Brian realize about the flight plan that has him concerned?

What is the importance of Brian's former teacher, Mr. Perpich, in this chapter?

Why does Brian consider his hatchet important?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?