Hatchet Chapters 1-5 Quiz Review

On pg. 31, the author explains, “When he opened them again it was evening and some of the sharp pain had abated -- there were many dull aches -- and the crash came back to him fully.” Based on the context, “abated” means that the pain:

• increased

• decreased

• completely disappeared

• stayed the same

What piece of evidence lets the reader know that Brian is nervous trying to land the plane?

• “He desperately needed a lake right in front of the plane and all he saw through the windshield were trees, green death trees.”

• “His stomach tightened into a series of rolling knots and his breath came in short bursts…”

• “He wiped his mouth with the back of his arm and held the nose down.”

• “Here, at first it was silent,...but when he started to listen, really listen, he heard thousands of things.”

What prior knowledge from the pilot helps Brian attempt to land the plane safely?

• The pilot was using the headset to call for help.

• The pilot taught him how the throttle increased/decreased the speed of the plane.

• The pilot taught him that landing on water was safer than in trees.

• The pilot directed him to fly on the proper course.

Brian mentions “The Secret” many times in chapters 1-4. Which piece of evidence best gave us a clue as to what “The Secret” really was?

• “No, not secrets so much as just the Secret.”

• “He saw her and she did not see him… There was a man in the car.”

• “Divorce. A breaking word, an ugly breaking word.”

• “His mother had driven him from the city… A drive in silence…”

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim: “Brian is a survivor.”?

• “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…”

• “It means, a voice in his thoughts said, that they might not be coming for you tonight or even tomorrow.”

• “He felt his heart rate increase as the fear started.”

• “He pushed the picture away. So even if they didn't find him until tomorrow, he thought, he would be all right. He had plenty of water...”

On page 47, Brian remembers Perpich saying, “You are your most valuable asset.” Which of the following does NOT mean asset?

• something of value

• something useful

• an obstacle

• a resource

Which piece of evidence best shows that Brian has not given up hope of being rescued?

• “Oh, yes, the hero usually found some kind of plant that he knew was good to eat and that took care of it.”

• “They would find him. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon. Soon. Soon.”

• “Then he went down, only this time to rest, to save something of himself. He lay on his side and put his head on his arm and closed his eyes.”

• “There was a thing bothering him. He wasn't quite sure what it was but it kept chewing at the edge of his thoughts. Something about the plane and the pilot that would change things."

What season is it in the story?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

At the end of Ch. 5, what is Brian's next plan of action?

• find safe drinking water and shelter

• find shelter and protection from the mosquitos

• find food and figure out where he is

• find food and shelter

Which piece of evidence best supports the idea that the Secret is painful to Brian?

• “Brian hated judges as he hated lawyers.”

• “A breaking word. An ugly breaking word.”

• “Brian felt his eyes beginning to burn and knew there would be tears.”

• “Divorce. The Secret. Fights. Split.”