Could your child survive 9 days lost on a mountain, just like Donn Fendler did?

This FREE 2-page printable quiz puts kids ages 8–14 in Donn's shoes with 10 real wilderness survival scenarios inspired by the beloved classic Lost on a Mountain in Maine. It's the perfect warm-up activity before starting the book, a fun family challenge, or a can't-miss introduction to a full novel study unit.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

Kids read each survival scenario and circle their honest answer — no peeking at the scoring key! Once all 10 questions are answered, they flip to page 2 to score themselves using the answer key grid and discover their official wilderness survival title:

🌲 Trail Newbie (10–15 pts)
🏕️ Wilderness Wanderer (16–20 pts)
🧭 Mountain Trekker (21–25 pts)
🏔️ Summit Survivor (26–30 pts)

Each result includes an encouraging description and a real survival lesson tied to Donn's story so the learning sneaks in naturally, even during the fun!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✅ Page 1 — 10 wilderness survival scenario questions (multiple choice, letters only — no visible point values so kids answer honestly!)

✅ Page 2 — Answer key scoring grid, four result tiers with descriptions, and a guide to the two companion products

✅ Page 3 — Extended learning suggestions

PERFECT FOR:

- Classroom teachers introducing Lost on a Mountain in Maine as a read-aloud or novel study

- Homeschool families looking for an engaging unit warm-up or standalone activity

- Book clubs, co-ops, and after-school reading groups

- Wilderness education, survival skills, or outdoor learning units

- A fun family activity; no book knowledge required to play!

WORKS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:

This quiz is designed with two companion products:

Lost on a Mountain in Maine Novel Study Implementation Guide: A complete flexible curriculum covering literary analysis, geography, history, wilderness survival, and more. Designed for 2–10 week study schedules with multiple learning paths. Perfect for homeschools and classrooms, ages 8–14.

🏕Lost on Katahdin: Survival Escape Room: A print-and-play escape room adventure for 2–6 players, ages 8–14. Teams work together to solve 8 wilderness survival challenges and "rescue" Donn from the mountain. Takes 45–60 minutes and requires zero prep.

Both products are linked on page 3 of this quiz so curious kids and parents can find them easily right after finishing!

HOW TO USE:

1. Print pages 1 and 2 (black and white or color both work great)
2. Have your student or child answer all 10 questions on page 1... no peeking!
3. Flip to page 2 and use the answer key grid to tally the score
4. Discover their survival title and read their result
5. Use the natural momentum to introduce the novel, the escape room, novel study, or al!

Based on Lost on a Mountain in Maine by Donn Fendler © Kara Carrero | EGP Media and Press, LLC For personal, classroom, and homeschool use.