Brian's Winter

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following would Brian most likely say is the most important thing for surviving in the wilderness?

A) Paying close attention to your surroundings

B) Being physically fast and strong

C) Having high-quality survival gear

D) Maintaining a strong, competitive spirit

2. Which of the following best describes Brian’s attitude toward nature?

A) It is an ideal place to prove your dominance over the environment.

B) It can be dangerous, but it is also beautiful and filled with wonders.

C) It is a gentle and healing place that provides everything people need to thrive.

D) It can be thrilling, but humans are no longer adapted to its brutal demands.

3. Which of the following best describes how Brian changes over the course of the novel?

A) He becomes more and more at home in the northern wilderness.

B) He learns to take more responsibility for his own choices.

C) He gradually starts to appreciate at least some aspects of nature.

D) He learns to stop doubting his own decision-making abilities.

4. What is the most reasonable interpretation of the author’s purpose in depicting the weather through vivid imagery?

A) The imagery creates a lyrical, poetic tone that conveys Brian’s intelligence.