What survival skill does Brian master to signal for rescue?

• A. Building a shelter from spruce roots.
• B. Creating a large, visible signal fire.
• C. Fishing with a handmade spear.
• D. Navigating by stars.

Answer: (B)

Signaling for rescue hinges on making your location unmistakable to someone who might be flying overhead or passing by. A large, visible signal fire accomplishes that because it can be seen from a long distance, and the smoke adds an extra cue during daylight, greatly increasing the chances a plane or search party notices you. In the story, Brian learns that catching attention quickly matters as much as surviving the wilderness day to day. The other skills—building a shelter, fishing for food, or navigating by stars—are crucial for long-term survival but don’t provide a fast, obvious signal to rescuers. A shelter helps him endure, fishing keeps him fed, and stars won’t help rescuers locate him. So a big signal fire is the best way to attract help.