Final answer:
Brian uses prior knowledge to guide his decisions at the end of Chapter 2 by recalling information about animals sensing danger and connecting the new sound to a previous experience with the plane.
Step-by-step explanation:
Prior Knowledge in Brian's Decision-Making
In the end of Chapter 2, Brian uses his prior knowledge to guide his decisions. One example is when he observes the movement of the animal at the lake, he remembers that his teacher once talked about how animals can sense danger. This prior knowledge helps Brian make the decision to move away from the lake and find a safer location.
Another instance is when Brian hears the new sound from the airplane. He recalls the sound from the engine cutting out and how it signaled a disturbance in the flight. Based on this prior experience, Brian decides to investigate the sound, leading him to the discovery of the crashed plane.
Evidence from the Text:
- "Brian remembered something he had heard his teacher say once about how animals didn't like to fly over water and this bird fiercely dove down past him." (Page 42)
- "The sound reminded Brian of the one when the pilot had died and the plane was trouble." (Page 45)