Hatchet (Chapters 1-8)

Where did Brian decide to land the plane?

• on a mountain

• on an L shaped lake

• on a landing strip

• in the ocean

On Brian's first morning after the crash, what attacked him?

• mosquitos and flies

• a bear

• a porcupine

• a mountain lion

How old is Brian?

• 11

• 12

• 13

• 14

What advice from his English teacher does Brian remember that helps him?

• "You are your best asset."

• "Work hard."

• "Never give up."

• "Don't put things off until the last minute."

What is the first kind of food Brian eats?

• fish

• carrots

• a candy bar he left in his pocket

• tart berries

Why are the "gut" berries a problem for Brian?

• they are poisonous

• they make him throw up

• they stain his teeth

• they are hard to find

How does Brian make his shelter inside the overhang safer?

• He makes a door using sticks.

• He builds a trap for animals at the entrance.

• He makes a pit where intruders would fall.

What other kinds of berries does Brian find after he finds the gut cherries?

• blueberries

• strawberries

• boysenberries

• raspberries

Why does the porcupine attack Brian in the middle of the night?

• Brian kicked it and the porcupine was protecting itself.

• The porcupine was hunting Brian.

• The porcupine smelled the berries behind Brian.

How does Brian discover that he could create a fire?

• He rubs 2 sticks together.

• He waits for lightening to strike his old watch on a stormy night.

• Sparks fly when he throws his hatchet at the porcupine and hits the rock wall instead.