<p>A gun and two bullets corresponding to the make of the gun. (This is actually just a precaution; in the event that I can't survive adequately, I'd have a quick way to go).</p>
<p>Seems like a pretty useless assignment for an English class. Or any other class than maybe one including a study of polls. But anyway...</p>
<p>A GPS (to find my location).
A satellite telephone (to call for help).
No need for a third item. First two get me off the island =P</p>
<p>But without cheating, I think I would take...</p>
<p>A library building (for shelter and reading material).
A huge box of matches (for making fire).
A machete (could be useful for hunting or self-defense).</p>