Hatchet Quiz Ch. 13-15

Which of the following best explains why the author refers to “the new Brian” on page 115?

• Brian has a new determination that he will not let depression threaten his life again.

• Brian is mastering new skills, such as those required to catch fish.

• Brian constructs new tools, such as a new fish bow.

• Brian’s new smell, after his encounter with a skunk.

Answer explanation

Correct. Brian’s recovery from a deep depression makes him feel he is “new.” BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.3.1

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Which of the following best explains “the feeling” that stops Brian from interrupting the bear on page 114?

• Brian’s sense of smell has improved, allowing him to detect the bear’s odor.

• Brian’s sense of sight has improved, allowing him to see birds and other animals.

• Brian’s emotions after his suicide attempt have heightened his feelings.

• Brian is learning to trust his instincts and act with caution.

Answer explanation

Correct. Brian is learning that his instincts have been with him all along; he just needs to trust them.

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How does the author mainly show that Brian had given up hope at the beginning of Chapter 13?

• Brian focuses on the mistakes he made, rather than the lessons he learned.

• Brian attempts to commit suicide by cutting himself with the hatchet.

• Brian forgets to add wood in the night, letting the fire go out.

• Brian thinks to record in a mental journal about what to tell his father.

Answer explanation

Correct. Brian’s suicide attempt represents his lowest moment.

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Which of the following best explains the meaning of the “secret key” on page 132?

• Listening to the sounds of the birds is a key to predicting when they are about to take flight.

• Using a fish spear to stab the birds is key to catching them.

• Patience in waiting for the birds to cook over the fire is the key to eating them.

• By changing the way he sees, Brian is able to recognize the shape of the birds

Answer explanation

Correct. When Brian changes the way he looks for the birds, he is able to see them everywhere. BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.1.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1

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The word “mistakes” on page 121 is mainly used to show that _______________.

• Brian’s many mistakes have led to dangerous situations

• Brian believes it was a mistake to ever get on the plane to travel north

• Brian made a mistake in where he chose to land the plane

• Brian is becoming more patient and learning from his mistakes

Answer explanation

Correct. This is the correct meaning of the use of the word “mistakes.” BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.3.1

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The repeated use of the word “hope” on page 120 is mainly used to establish which of the following themes?

• Brian’s hope that he can learn to survive on his own. Correct. Brian’s “tough hope”

• Brian’s hope that a plane will come rescue him

• Brian’s hope that his parents will get back together.

• Brian’s hope that he will find a better shelter.

Answer explanation

replaces his helplessness with self-determination. BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.1.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1

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Which of the following events best demonstrates Brian’s planning ahead for survival?

• Brian’s peaceful encounter with the wolves

• Brian’s construction of a “fish pond” to store live fish to catch later

• Brian’s ability to catch fool birds

• Brian’s defenses against the skunk

Answer explanation

Correct. By building a fish pond, Brian is able to “store” live fish to catch later. BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.1.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1

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What is most closely the meaning of impaired as it is used on page 123?

• sprayed by an animal, such as a skunk

• improved, as in making a shelter better

• weakened or damaged

• killed, or resulting in death

Answer explanation

Correct. Brian is concerned that being sprayed in the eyes has damage BEST: FL-ELA.K12.EE.2.1FL-ELA.K12.EE.3.1

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Match each vocabulary word to its corresponding definition:

impaired stabilize funk vital punky shaft snowball

• funk

• to make or keep something steady; to balance

• stabilize

• weakened, dysfunctional, or damaged

• snowball

• a state of nervous depression

• vital

• to cause to grow; to become larger or more intense

• impaired

• essential; of absolute necessary

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Reorder the followingOrder these events chronologically as they occur in the narrative:

Brian is attacked by a skunk in the night.

Brian attempts suicide by cutting himself with the hatchet.

Brian creates a fish pond to store live fish.

Brian catches his first fish.

Brian catches his first foolbird.

• Brian attempts suicide by cutting himself with the hatchet.

• Brian creates a fish pond to store live fish

• Brian catches his first fool bird

• Brian catches his first fish

• Brian is attacked by a skunk in the night

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