What happened when Brian saw the pilot?

• A. He threw up and almost drowned.
• B. He yelled for help and was saved.
• C. The pilot took him aboard.
• D. The plane landed safely.

Answer: (A)

The moment tests how a sudden crisis affects Brian physically and emotionally. When he spots the pilot in the wreck, the shock and fear flood his system. That intense reaction leads to nausea, so Brian throws up. The combination of vomiting, the cold water, and his exhausted, frightened state makes it easy to lose his footing and nearly drown as he fights to stay afloat and reach safety. This scene isn’t about being rescued or the plane landing smoothly—it's about the immediate, raw struggle to survive right after the crash.