Describe the way Brian made a fire. Tell how he felt about the fire.

• A. He hit his hatchet against a stone wall until sparks caught something and it burned, and then he slowly fed the fire. He felt satisfied and he didn't feel alone.
• B. A lighter was used to ignite it.
• C. He used a bow drill fire method.
• D. He found a campfire pit and rekindled it.

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how Brian makes fire and how that act affects him emotionally. In the scene, he creates fire by striking his hatchet against a rock to generate sparks, catches a tiny flame in tinder, and then slowly feeds the fire with small bits of fuel until it grows. This method shows his improvised, practical problem-solving under pressure and his use of whatever tools he has on hand.

Emotionally, the fire marks a turning point for him: it gives warmth, a sense of safety, and a connection to life beyond the cold and isolation. He feels satisfied and less alone because the fire provides comfort and hope in the harsh wilderness.

The other descriptions don’t fit what happens in that moment. A lighter isn’t used here, and a bow drill would involve a different technique. Rekindling a campfire pit implies a fire that already existed, whereas this scene centers on starting a new fire from scratch.