Hatchet Quiz Ch. 4-7

Brian’s recollection of the words of his teacher Mr. Perpich mainly adds to the development of the plot by

• reminding Brian of survival lessons learned in school

• making Brian miss his friends and teachers

• motivating Brian to trust himself as a valuable asset

• depressing Brian, causing him to cry in frustration

Answer explanation

Correct. Mr. Perpich’s words encourage Brian to keep moving and use his own skills as inspiration. BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.1.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1

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How does the author mainly show Brian’s newfound trust in himself?

• Through Brian’s understanding that bears don’t necessarily mean him any harm.

• By detailing the natural healing ability of Brian’s body that causes his swelling to go down.

• By demonstrating Brian’s ability to locate gut cherries and avoid starvation.

• Through Brian’s observation that he is his most valuable resource

Answer explanation

Correct. Brian’s self-talk leads to motivation and creative problem solving. BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.1.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1

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The author mainly shows Brian’s newfound understanding of nature through:

• Brian’s longing for tools, such as a gun, knife, and matches

• Brian’s realization that the bear wanted to eat berries, not people

• Brian’s yelling about how hungry he is

• Brian’s sickness which is the result of eating the gut cherries

Answer explanation

Correct. Brian’s understanding of the bear’s motivation shows an increased understanding of the animals he encounters. BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.1.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1

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Which of the following reasons best explains Brian’s reaction to the “gut cherries”?

• The unripe cherries are mildly poisonous.

• Brian is allergic to the gut cherries.

• Brian’s stomach was injured in the plane crash

• The stress from the crash landing is affecting Brian’s health.

Answer explanation

Correct. Brian learns to eat only the ripe cherries. BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.3.1

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Which of these inferences about Brian’s character is best supported by his ability to find shelter, water, and food?

• Brian is cautious and avoids making mistakes.

• Brian is foolish, repeatedly making poor survival decisions.

• Brian is enthusiastic and excited about a potential adventure.

• Brian is self-motivated and finds strength to believe in himself.

Answer explanation

Correct. Brian’s newfound survival skills demonstrate a sense of self-motivation and self-reliance that he did not know he had prior to these events

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Choose the plot event that best demonstrates the theme of self-reliance

• Brian’s construction of the lean-to structure.

• Brian’s encounter with the bear.

• Brian’s reaction to the gut cherries.

• Brian’s recollection of the events that led to “the secret.”

Answer explanation

Correct. Brian’s ability to build a shelter shows he is learning to rely on his own abilities. BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.1.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1

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What is most closely the meaning of “the Secret” as it is used on page 64?

• Brian’s parents having arguments that they don’t want him to overhear

• Brian’s mother kissing a man who isn’t his father

• Brian’s father’s new job in Canada

• Brian’s vomit and diarrhea that he doesn’t want others to know about

Answer explanation

Correct. Brian reveals this secret after his sickness from the gut cherries. BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.1.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1

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The author’s choice of the words “wasted tears” on page 66 mainly shows that

• Brian is depressed by his situation

• Brian is scared by the bear and other predators in the wilderness

• Brian is learning that self-pity does not help overcome challenges

• Brian is thirsty, and crying wastes valuable water resources

Answer explanation

Correct. The word “wasted” demonstrates Brian’s realization that crying will not help him. BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.1.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1

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Match the following

• desperation

• lessen

• abate

• stuff

• motivated

• determined

• gorge

• resource

• asset

• despair

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Order the events chronologically as they occur in the narrative:

Brian suffers from vomiting and diarrhea.

Brian crawls out of the water.

Brian eats “gut cherries.”

Brian encounters a bear by the raspberry bushes.

Brian constructs a lean-to shelter.

• Brian suffers from vomiting and diarrhea

• Brian eats "gut cherries"

• Brian encounters a bear by the raspberry bushes

• Brian constructs a lean-to-shelter

• Brian crawls out of the water

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