Hatchet - Chapters 1-10

Front

What caused Brian to get sick in 'Hatchet'?

Back

Brian got sick from eating gut cherries.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What was the purpose of Brian's trip to the Canadian woods?

Back

Brian was going to see his father.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What major life event impacted Brian in 'Hatchet'?

Back

Brian's life was changed by his parents' divorce.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

How is Brian described physically in 'Hatchet'?

Back

Brian's physical appearance is not explicitly described in detail.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the major theme of 'Hatchet'?

Back

The major theme is survival, emphasizing that feeling sorry for oneself and crying fixes nothing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What survival skills does Brian learn in the wilderness?

Back

Brian learns to find food, build shelter, and make fire.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How does Brian's character develop throughout the story?

Back

Brian becomes more resilient, resourceful, and self-reliant as he faces challenges.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What role does the environment play in Brian's survival?

Back

The environment provides both challenges and resources that Brian must learn to navigate.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the significance of the hatchet in the story?

Back

The hatchet symbolizes survival and self-sufficiency; it is Brian's primary tool for survival.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How does Brian cope with his emotions during his time in the wilderness?

Back

Brian learns to manage his emotions and focus on survival rather than despair.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3