What were the temporary and permanent changes in Brian?

• A. He reacts differently, he has dreams, and gets amazed at food.
• B. He forgets events.
• C. He loses interest in food.
• D. He becomes indifferent.

Answer: (A)

The main concept being tested is how Brian changes in response to surviving alone, showing both his immediate reactions and longer-term growth. In the story, his responses to danger and hardship shift from panic to more deliberate, practical problem-solving, and his senses become sharper as he learns to read his environment. He also experiences dreams that reveal ongoing processing of the trauma and his deeper longing for home, highlighting the mental toll of his isolation. At the same time, he is amazed by food, noticing and appreciating the simple, tangible sustenance the wilderness provides, which signals a renewed connection to the world around him. Taken together, these elements show both short-term adaptive reactions and a lasting transformation toward self-reliance and resilience. Other options don’t fit as well because forgetting events isn’t shown for survival learning, and losing interest in food or becoming indifferent contradicts his increased focus on finding and valuing nourishment in a harsh environment.