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Who is Brian Robeson?

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Brian Robeson is the main character in the novel 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, a young boy who is traveling to spend the summer with his father.

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What is the significance of the hatchet in 'Hatchet'?

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The hatchet is a gift from Brian's mother and becomes a crucial survival tool for him after the plane crash.

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What type of plane is Brian flying in?

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Brian is flying in a Cessna 406.

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Where was Brian headed in the Cessna 406?

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Brian was headed to the oil fields in Canada.

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What event causes Brian to have to land the plane?

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The plane runs out of gas.

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What happens to the pilot during the flight?

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The pilot has a heart attack and dies.

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How does Brian attempt to call for help?

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Brian uses the radio in the plane to call for help.

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How often does Brian use the radio to call for help?

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Brian uses the radio to call for help every ten minutes.

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What decision does Brian make regarding landing the plane?

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Brian decides to land the plane in a lake.

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What does Brian's mother give him before he leaves?

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Brian's mother gives him a hatchet.