What was Brian's physical condition?

• A. He was fully rested and uninjured.
• B. He was unconscious for a while and exhausted. He hurt his leg. He was aching all over.
• C. He woke up immediately and walked away.
• D. He was conscious but dehydrated.

Answer: (D)

This question focuses on Brian’s immediate physical condition after the crash: he is awake and able to respond, but he is suffering from dehydration. In the narrative, Brian wakes, remains conscious, and uses his wits to plan for shelter and water. Yet he lacks fluids, which shows up as thirst and fatigue, making dehydration the defining challenge of that moment. He isn’t described as unconscious for a period, nor as waking up and walking away immediately, and he isn’t portrayed as fully rested or uninjured. So describing him as conscious but dehydrated best fits what the text conveys about his state at that point.