◼︎ Chapter 5 / pages 40 - 51

  1. Brian is thirsty, but is hesitant to drink the water in the lake.

    • Why is he so hesitant? (pp. 40-41)

  2. Brian planned to only take a sip of lake water. He didn’t stick to his plan. (p. 42)

    • What happened? Include at least three details.

  3. Brian find that his thoughts are a “confused jumble.” Perhaps he’s a little panicked.

    • What does he do to bring this thoughts and emotions under control? (p. 43)

  4. Brian has thoughts about the search and rescue underway to find and save him. (p. 44)

    • In complete sentences note at least three things Brian thinks about.

  5. In movies, when a stranded hero/ine got hungry, what would s/he do? (p. 45)

  6. Brian remembers something Mr. Perpich, an English teacher he once had, taught his students. (p. 46)

    • What did Mr. Perpich teach?

  7. In survival situations, people are trained to identify everything they have, however small. Brian does this.

    • In a sentence, list at least seven things Brian has. (pp. 46-47)

  8. Brian suddenly realizes why no one might be coming to rescue him any time soon. (pp. 48-49)

    • What did he remember and why is it important?

  9. When Brian realizes he may be in the forest for a long time, he is suddenly aware of possible dangers. (pp. 50-51).

    • What dangers does he see?

  10. When we are frightened, the “hair on the back of our neck” goes up.

    • Google why this happens and eplain.

NOTE: In the 4th quarter, the ABCD answers are now 10 points (instead of 3)

ABCD (Above & Beyond the Call of Duty) — the only way to get to 50/50 (A+); you may also need the points if you’ve dropped points for questions 1-10.

  • Imagine you are in a survival situation like Brian’s.

  • How might “staying positive,” having a “growth mindset,” or “being optimistic” help you?

  • Explain what might happen if you don’t think this way.

  • Explain what might happen if you do think this way.