What two details from this chapter show that Brian has matured mentally while stranded in the woods?

He has to hide the eggs from himself so he can resist the urge to eat them all.

He is much more aware of his surroundings than he was when he lived in the city.

He realizes that his physical appearance has changed and it does not bother him.

He knows he must keep a pile of wood nearby after nearly letting the fire go out.

What is this chapter mostly about?

Which sentence from the chapter best lets the reader know that Brian has gotten good at catching fish?

What does Brian's experience with the wolf tell the reader?

In this chapter, how long has Brian been stranded?

What does Brian mean when he says forty–two days had passed since he died?

After being left by the plane, Brian wants to die.

What three things does he do to try to make death come for him?

What word does Brian repeat over and over as he waits for death?
(Be careful, spelling matters!)

What did Brian learn from mistakes that he used to make the new fire?

Brian uses his shoestring as the string on his bow.

What does that show about Brian?

What happens with the first bow Brian makes?

After Brian makes his new bow, why can't he hit the fish?

By the end of the chapter, how does Brian feel?

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

Which weapon does Brian figure out is the best for catching the birds?

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

Are there any words that you are unsure about?

You can always list unknown words here.

The author says, "The hatchet was, had been him." What does he mean?

Brian uses his thumb to create a "depression" in the middle of his spark nest.

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

Which excerpt from the chapter best shows that Brian's natural instincts have grown strong?

What is the best summary of this chapter?

Why is Brian unable to catch fish with the spear he carved?

Why does Brian not seem to be as hungry in this chapter as he has been previously?

Brian finds yet another potential source of food in this chapter. What is it?

Brian hears a "persistent" whine when the plane is overhead.

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

Why does the plane not see Brian?

How does Brian feel at the end of this chapter?

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