Hatchet: Chapters 1-9

Why is Brian boarding a bush plane to fly to Canada?

• To visit his father

• To go hunting with his grandpa

• He is part of a wildlife program sponsored by his school

• He is participating in a Boy Scouts trip

What does Brian's father do?

• He works in the oil fields

• He is an engineer

• He is a wildlife expert

• He is an accountant

What happens during the flight that causes the plane to crash?

• The plane's engine fails

• The pilot suffers from a stroke and loses control of the plane

• A lack of visibility due to fog

• The pilot has a heart attack and dies

What is "the secret" that Brian frequently mentions?

• His dad has lost his job

• He is failing school

• He has seen his mom kissing a strange man

• His friend, Terry, is planning on running away from home

Who does Brian wish was in the woods with him?

• His Boy Scouts leader

• His mom

• His dad

• His friend, Terry

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Why does Brian think that it might take time for the rescue crews to find him?

• Brian bumps the plane’s wheel when he reaches over the pilot. This likely redirected the plane

• The weather will prevent the crews from reaching Brian

• The terrain is rough around the area Brian is in, making it difficult to land aircraft

• Brian has a negative attitude

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CCSS.RL.6.3

What makes Brian sick to his stomach?

• An uncooked fish

• An unknown green plant

• Berries

• Salt water

What kind of animal attacks Brian in the night in Chapter 8?

• A bear

• A moose

• A wolf

• A porcupine