Hatchet Final Review Flashcard

Front

Why does Brian's plane crash in the Canadian wilderness?

Back

The pilot has a heart attack.

Front

What item does Brian have with him that becomes his most important tool for survival? Options: A knife, A map, A flashlight, A hatchet

Back

A hatchet

Front

How does Brian's understanding of fire change throughout the novel?

Back

He realizes it is essential for survival and warmth.

Front

What does Brian call the moment when he stops feeling sorry for himself and starts taking action?

Back

The turning point

Front

Which animal attack forces Brian to move his shelter and teaches him an important survival lesson?

Back

A moose attack

Front

How does Brian obtain food during his first weeks in the wilderness?

Back

He catches fish and finds berries and plants.

Front

What does Brian discover in the tail section of the plane, and how does it affect him emotionally?

Back

The pilot's body, which deeply disturbs him.

Front

How does Brian's relationship with nature change from the beginning to the end of the novel?

Back

He learns to respect it and work with it instead of against it.

Front

What does the 'Secret' that Brian carries throughout the story represent?

Back

His parents' divorce and his anger about it

Front

How does Brian's mental state improve as he gains survival skills?

Back

He develops self-reliance, patience, and a sense of accomplishment.