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Where was Brian Robeson headed in a Cessna 406 to spend the summer with his dad?
Where was Brian Robeson headed in a Cessna 406 to spend the summer with his dad?
the oil fields in Canada
What did the pilot teach Brian while they were flying?
What did the pilot teach Brian while they were flying?
how to steer a Cessna 406
What was Brian thinking about while riding in the Cessna 406?
What was Brian thinking about while riding in the Cessna 406?
his parents' divorce
What was the first sign that the pilot was not feeling well?
What was the first sign that the pilot was not feeling well?
Who gave Brian the hatchet?
Who gave Brian the hatchet?
How often did Brian use the radio to call for help?
How often did Brian use the radio to call for help?
Where did Brian decide to land the plane?
Where did Brian decide to land the plane?
What was 'the secret' to which Brian's thoughts often wander?
What was 'the secret' to which Brian's thoughts often wander?
When Brian has to fly the plane himself after the pilot's heart attack, what prior experience helps him?
When Brian has to fly the plane himself after the pilot's heart attack, what prior experience helps him?
What is the main conflict of Chapters 1 and 2?
What is the main conflict of Chapters 1 and 2?
Why does the Cessna crash?
Why does the Cessna crash?
What was the worst pain that Brian experienced when he woke up the next morning?
What was the worst pain that Brian experienced when he woke up the next morning?
What bothered Brian before the sun came up?
What bothered Brian before the sun came up?
Why does Brian suddenly realize that he may be out there in the woods for longer than he had anticipated?
Why does Brian suddenly realize that he may be out there in the woods for longer than he had anticipated?
Other than coins, a fingernail clipper, a twenty dollar bill, and paper, what did Brian have in his possession?
Other than coins, a fingernail clipper, a twenty dollar bill, and paper, what did Brian have in his possession?
Brian was hungry and kept thinking about eating a
Brian was hungry and kept thinking about eating a
What is the first food that Brian finds in the woods?
What is the first food that Brian finds in the woods?
What kind of animal did Brian see in the berry patch?
What kind of animal did Brian see in the berry patch?
What kind of animal hurt Brian?
What kind of animal hurt Brian?
What did Brian decide to do when he realized that it might be many days before he would be rescued?
What did Brian decide to do when he realized that it might be many days before he would be rescued?
Brian remembered watching a television show where air force pilots took a survival course. This helped him look for...
Brian remembered watching a television show where air force pilots took a survival course. This helped him look for...
What did Brian keep in sight, so he would not get lost?
What did Brian keep in sight, so he would not get lost?
What caused Brian to get sick?
What caused Brian to get sick?
Other than gut cherries, what else did Brian find to eat?
Other than gut cherries, what else did Brian find to eat?
What woke Brian up before his leg was injured?
What woke Brian up before his leg was injured?
How will Brian make fire?
How will Brian make fire?
Brian chipped his hatchet while
Brian chipped his hatchet while
Who appeared in Brian's dream to show him how to make a fire?
Who appeared in Brian's dream to show him how to make a fire?
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Study Notes
Brian Robeson and His Journey
- Brian Robeson is traveling to oil fields in Canada to spend summer with his father.
- During the flight in a Cessna 406, the pilot teaches Brian how to steer the plane.
Internal Conflict and External Challenges
- Brian is preoccupied with thoughts about his parents' divorce while flying.
- The pilot shows signs of distress by rubbing his left shoulder, indicating he may not be well.
Key Items and The Crash
- Brian's mother gave him a hatchet, which becomes crucial for survival.
- The pilot's heart attack leaves Brian alone in the cockpit, leading to a critical conflict.
- The Cessna crashes after running out of gas, forcing Brian to confront survival.
Initial Survival Struggles
- Waking up after the crash, Brian experiences intense head pain.
- Mosquitoes pose a nuisance before dawn, adding to Brian's discomfort.
- He realizes he may be stranded longer than expected due to the pilot's earlier actions altering the flight path.
Resources and Food Sources
- Brian possesses limited supplies: coins, a fingernail clipper, a twenty-dollar bill, paper, and his hatchet.
- He frequently thinks about food, particularly hamburgers, showcasing his hunger.
- The first food Brian finds in the woods is berries, later complemented by raspberries.
Encounters with Wildlife
- Brian eyes a bear in the berry patch, demonstrating the presence of wildlife.
- An encounter with a porcupine leads to an injury, showcasing the dangers he faces in the wild.
Strategy for Survival
- Faced with the reality of a delayed rescue, Brian prioritizes building a shelter for safety.
- His knowledge from a survival television show assists him in searching for edible food.
Navigation and Health Issues
- Brian keeps the lake in sight to avoid getting lost in the wilderness.
- Overconsumption of gut cherries leads to sickness, highlighting the risks of unfamiliar food.
Fire and its Significance
- Brian plans to create fire by making sparks with his hatchet, a key survival skill.
- His hatchet becomes damaged while attempting to throw it at a porcupine, indicating the challenges of resource management.
Dreams and Guidance
- Brian dreams of Terry, who teaches him how to make fire, emphasizing the psychological impact of his solitude and the need for guidance in survival situations.
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