Where is he?
The Canadian North
Which range of mountains is he in during this episonde?
The Rocky Mountains
What are two dangers in this place that the narrator mentions could threaten one's survival?
Starvation, predators, cold, and exposure
Name two things he packed with him for survival.
rain pants, spare fleece, cashews, beef jerky, Swiss army knife
What is the "it can't happen to me" syndrome?
It's a way of thinking that you are too special to have anything dangerous happen.
What is the first thing he said he wants to do once he is alone?
"Get my head on straight" / Sit down, stay calm / Think clearly
What was the weather doing that made him very concerned?
It was snowing
Why did he choose to put the fire pit where he did?
The rocks would reflect the heat back to him.
What word means "body temperature at a dangerously low level"
Hypothermia
What animal does he mention is very dangerous where he is?
Bull moose
What word is used to describe the "area of land belonging to an animal"
Territory
Why does the narrator say it's better to break branches between two trees?
It's better so that you don't get hit with the branches.
Why does he break rocks on the floor?
He wants to get a sharp edge on the rock. He will use it to cut things.
Why does he cut a notch in the wood where he is trying to start a fire?
To give the ashes a place to fall.
Once he sees smoke, what does he need to do next?
Blow air on it.
What was one mistake he made when making fire?
He did not prepare wood to burn.
