On day 47 after the crash, what were the true and new things?

• A. He was not the same since the plane passed by; tough hope was needed to hope to survive. He had to persevere.
• B. He found a new food source.
• C. He built a raft to escape.
• D. Searchers arrived.

Answer: (A)

The key idea at this point is how a survivor’s mindset changes under pressure. By day 47, Brian isn’t the same person who crash-landed; he has learned that surviving requires more than just finding food and shelter. He has to cultivate a stubborn, hopeful determination and keep pushing forward even when help seems far away. This inner transformation—becoming more self-reliant, persistent, and prepared to endure hardship—is what the statement captures best. The other options focus on external gains or events (a new food source, a raft to escape, or rescue), but they don’t reflect the deeper shift in Brian’s attitude and resolve that day 47 highlights.