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Chapter 17

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Brian rebuilds his shelter "crudely."

What does "crudely" mean as used in this chapter?

Why does Brian decide to catch fish first thing in the morning instead of getting on his plane project?

Why does Brian choose to make a raft?

How does Brian get the raft to hold together?

What does Brian call his raft?

Brian has a moment he is "stymied" when he is dragging the raft out.

What does the word "stymied" mean?

At one point, Brian wonders if he ever got home if he'd be thinking about the lake. What does this reveal about Brian?

What happens when Brian finally makes it out to the plane?

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

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Chapter 10

What is this chapter mostly about?

Brian tries to "regulate" his sleep.

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

When Brian hears another animal outside his shelter, how does he feel?

Brian's hunger become "dormant" when there was not much to eat.

What does the word "dormant" mean in this chapter?

How many turtle eggs does Brian find have been left behind by his nighttime visitor?

As Brian thinks about only eating one egg a day so he can stretch the meals over time, he has a thought that the rescuers.

What does that thought show about Brian?

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

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Question #10

At the end of the chapter, Brian sees the tail of the plane.

Why has he not seen it before?





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