After reading Chapter 19 and the Epilogue and completing the Chapter 19 and Epilogue Notes chart, answer one of the three discussion questions below. Take your time to compose your answer. You may use any notes you have from any part of the book. You can also use your notes on the Chapter 19 and Epilogue Notes chart.

Remember the following when answering the question:

Use CER and answer in a complete paragraph.
Your paragraph should be 7 or more sentences.
Check your writing carefully for errors in sentence structure and other grammatical errors before submitting.


You will only choose one of the questions to answer. Read all three questions and choose the one that you are most interested in and feel most comfortable answering based on your knowledge of the book.

Choose 1

A. What qualities/skills (both mental and physical) are most important to survival, alone and without resources? How does Brian convey these qualities/skills?

B. How has Brian evolved from Chapter 1 to Epilogue?

C. Brian experienced both bad luck and good luck. Discuss how Brian’s experiences in the wilderness might change the way he deals with bad luck in the future.