Hatchet Chapter 4
Authored by Jessica Washington
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5th Grade
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis of Chapter 4 from Gary Paulsen's novel "Hatchet," making it appropriate for 5th grade students. The questions assess students' ability to recall specific plot details, understand figurative language and author's craft, and analyze character emotions and motivations. Students need strong literal comprehension skills to identify key story events, such as Brian's physical discomfort from mosquito bites and his emotional pain from remembering his mother's secret. More importantly, they must demonstrate higher-order thinking skills to interpret metaphorical language, such as understanding that "his legs were on fire" refers to itching rather than literal flames, and that the memory "like a knife cutting into him" represents emotional pain. The quiz requires students to analyze author's purpose and recognize how Paulsen uses vivid imagery and figurative language to convey Brian's physical and emotional struggles in his survival situation. Created by Jessica Washington, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 5. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding after reading Chapter 4, ensuring they grasp both surface-level plot points and deeper literary elements before progressing through the novel. Teachers can use this as a warm-up activity to review the previous night's reading assignment, as guided practice during class discussion, or as homework to reinforce comprehension skills. The quiz effectively supports classroom instruction by combining recall questions with critical thinking prompts that prepare students for more sophisticated literary analysis. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.5.1 for citing textual evidence, RL.5.4 for determining meaning of figurative language, and RL.5.6 for analyzing how point of view influences story events, while building the foundational skills students need for deeper literary study in middle school.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was the secret Brian knew about his mom?
He saw her walking to the movies holding another man's hand.
He saw her enjoying an ice-cream with another man.
He saw her with another man sitting inside a station wagon.
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Before the sun came up Brian was bothered by _______.
the bees.
the mosquitos and black flies.
the fish swimming close to his legs.
the snakes
Tags
CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The author of Hatchet, Gary Paulsen, most likely wrote Hatchet to ____________.
Inform readers how to survive a plane crash.
Entertain readers with a story about a brave boy.
Persuade readers to learn how to fly a plane.
Amuse readers with a humurous story.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the author mean when he says "his legs were on fire" in chapter 4?
Brian's legs caught on fire because of the crash.
Brian's legs were in pain because of the plane crash.
Brian's legs itched because of the mosquitos
Tags
CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the author mean by "The memory was like a knife cutting into him. Slicing deep into him with hate." in chapter 4?
Brian still remembers what his mom did and feels hurt and upset about it.
Brian still remembers when he was stabbed before with a knife.
Brian still remember the pilot and feels angry for his passing.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Brian woke the next morning, after the crash, his legs were cramped and drawn up and his back hurt when he tried to move, but worst of all was ___________.
The pounding in his jaw
The twisting of his stomach
The throb in his head
The cut on his chest
Tags
CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As Brian is sleeping on the shore of the lake, he dreams of...
the pilot
food
taking a shower
The Secret
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
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