Questions and Answers
Did he make it back in time to signal the airplane?
No, he lit the fire, but the pilot didn't see it.
What was Brian's first idea to catch fish, and did it work?
He thought of making a spear, but it didn't work.
What reminded Brian of the fish in the lake when he was looking for food?
A king fisher
What was an added bonus of the fire?
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Why hadn't Brian thought of fish before?
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What did Brian hear when he was in the woods?
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What was Brian's second idea to catch fish?
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What animal had Brian heard in the night?
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Why couldn't Brian catch a fish at first?
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What did the turtle leave behind?
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What did Brian build on top of the rock shelter?
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How many days have passed since the plane crash?
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What did Brian have to spend most of his time doing?
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Why didn't Brian light the signal fire right away?
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What happened the first time Brian tried to use his bow?
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Why was Brian so excited?
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What did Brian do that attracted the fish?
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Study Notes
Signal and Rescue Efforts
- Brian lit a signal fire, but the pilot of the airplane did not see it.
- He decided to wait to light the signal fire until he thought he heard a plane, as maintaining it constantly was not feasible.
Fishing Attempts
- Brian's first attempt to catch fish involved making a spear, which proved unsuccessful.
- For fishing, he later planned to create a bow and arrow to shoot fish.
- He had previously overlooked fish because he only looked at the water's surface, missing what lay beneath.
Wildlife Interactions
- While searching for food, Brian spotted a kingfisher, which reminded him of the fish in the lake.
- He heard an airplane while in the woods and also encountered a turtle during the night, which left behind a nest full of eggs.
- The turtle eggs provided Brian an exciting food source apart from the berries he was reliant on.
Resource Management
- To keep mosquitoes away, Brian benefited from the smoke produced by his fire.
- He spent most of his time foraging for food and collecting wood to maintain his fire.
Challenges and Learning
- Brian struggled initially with fishing due to not accounting for the distortion of images in water, making it difficult to judge where fish truly were.
- His first attempt to use the bow resulted in the bow exploding, causing almost serious injury.
- After eating some fish, Brian threw the remains back into the water, attracting more fish and making them easier to catch.
Timeline
- A total of forty-seven days had passed since the plane crash, indicating Brian's extended time in survival mode.
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