Hatchet Flashcard: Characters and Setting

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What is the main setting at the beginning of 'Hatchet'?

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An airplane flying over the Canadian wilderness.

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What motivates Brian to keep trying to fly the plane after the pilot’s heart attack?

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He is determined to survive.

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What is the 'Secret' that Brian keeps thinking about?

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Something he saw his mother do.

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What message does the author convey through Brian’s experience in the first four chapters?

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Survival requires quick thinking and adaptability.

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Why does Brian feel nervous about flying in the small plane?

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He has never flown in a small plane before.

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Who is the main character in 'Hatchet'?

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Brian Robeson.

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What event triggers Brian's struggle for survival?

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The pilot's heart attack.

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What does Brian learn to make fire with?

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A hatchet.

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What is a key theme in 'Hatchet'?

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The importance of resilience and self-reliance.

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How does Brian's character change throughout the story?

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He becomes more resourceful and confident.