1. Porcupine quills got embedded in Brian's skin after he kicked one. Native Americans used these quills. What did they do with them? http://www.nativetech.org/quill.html

2. Brian eats many gut cherries when he discovers them. How do people use gut (chokecherries)? http://www.rook.org/earl/bwca/nature/shrubs/prunusvir.html

3. A belted kingfisher inspires Brian to fish for food. Where do kingfishers nest? http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mnh/nature/nsbirds/bns0227.htm

4. Name two rocks Brian could have used to start a fire. http://lynx.dac.neu.edu/m/mbennett/spark_frames.html

5. How many books has Gary Paulsen written? To find the answer look in this site. http://www.randomhouse.com/features/garypaulsen/

6. What event started Mr. Paulsen's excitement about reading? http://www.ipl.org/youth/AskAuthor/paulsen.html

7. The fool birds that Brian eats are Ruffed grouse. What does a male bird do with its wings to attract a female? http://www.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/PGC/pubs/50birds/50birds1.htm

8. What is a name for the male black bear? What about a female black bear? http://www.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/PGC/pubs/w_notes/blbear.htm

9. Here is a list for a basic survival kit for two people. Imagine Brian could choose 5 items from this list. Which would he choose and why? http://www.equipped.com/basic.htm#BasicTwoPersonKit