"Hatchet" Chapter 5 Questions

"Hatchet" Chapter 5

by Ms. Mewborn - ELA6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words best replaces extensive as it is used in the passage below? When a plane went down they mounted extensive searches and almost always they found the plane within a day or two.

• speedy

• thorough

• immediate

• external

Multiple Choice

The repetition of the phrase “they would” mainly suggests that Brian .

• is excited for the adventures yet to come

• doesn’t realize he’s in danger

• is struggling to remain hopeful while scared

• has a deep knowledge of rescue missions in the wild

Multiple Choice

Which home? The father home or the mother home. He stopped the thinking. It didn’t matter. Either on to his dad or back to his mother. Either way he would probably be home by late night or early morning, home where he could sit down and eat a large, cheesy, juicy burger with tomatoes and double fries with ketchup and a thick chocolate shake.

• Brian is a happy, normal young man.

• Brian knows he will be back home before the day’s end.

• Brian doesn’t think his mother and father have his best interests in mind.

• Brian’s parents are either divorced or separated.

Multiple Choice

“The father home or the mother home. He stopped the thinking. It didn’t matter.”

Which of the following conclusions about Brian’s state of mind is best supported by the excerpt?

• Brian is more than capable of saving himself from the challenges ahead.

• Though he tries to deny it, Brian is affected by his parents’ recent separation.

• Brian finds comfort in daydreaming of his teachers, family, and social life.

• Even as the time passes, Brian remains fully confident that he will be rescued.

Multiple Choice

"The trouble, Brian thought, looking around, was that all he could see was grass and brush. There was nothing obvious to eat and aside from about a million birds and the beaver he hadn't seen animals to trap and cook, and even if he got one somehow he didn't have any matches so he couldn't have a fire. . ."

Based on the description the reader can conclude that —

• the story is set in a place far from water.

• the story is set in a place that is heavily forested.

• the story is set in a place with an obvious food source.

• the story is set in a place covered with grass and brushland.

Multiple Choice

The description of Brian’s thoughts indicates that he feels

• unsure

• positive

• motivated

• resourceful

Multiple Choice

The following passage (mainly suggests that ...

Nothing.

It kept coming back to that. He had nothing.

• Brian isn’t thinking about the tough situation he’s in

• Brian is ready to give up

• Brian is growing increasingly concerned and lonely

• Brian has what it takes to survive in the wilderness

Multiple Choice

Which meaning of asset most closely matches its meaning in the

following excerpt ?

No, wait. One other thing. Those were all the things he had, but he also had himself. Perpich used to drum that into them—”You are your most valuable asset. Don’t forget that. You are the best thing you have.”

• noun | something owned by a person or company

• noun | a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality

• noun | equipment employed in military operations, such as planes or ships

• noun | the property of a deceased person

Multiple Choice

“‘You are your most valuable asset. Don’t forget that. You are the best thing you have.’”

Which of these inferences about Brian’s old teacher Mr. Perpich is best supported by the text?

• He was an optimistic man who believed in his students.

• He was a strict disciplinarian whom most students disliked.

• He believed in always following the rules.

• He was likely an experienced, resourceful camper himself.

Poll

Which of these events happened first?

• Brian realizes he is extremely hungry.

• Brian momentarily thinks about his complex situation with his parents.

• Brian takes stock of all of his supplies and materials.

• Brian reassures himself that he will be rescued soon.

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