Chapter 5 Hatchet Questions (ELA 1)

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1. When Brian wakes up, what is the first thing he notices?

• His aches and pains
• His thirst
• The mosquitos

2. Why does Brian vomit after drinking lake water?

• The thought of the dead pilot's body in the water upsets him.
• The water is full of bacteria that makes him sick.
• He drinks too much at once.

3. Why does Brian think he will be found within a day or two?

• Pilots always file flight plans.
• Extensive searches are always mounted.
• All of the above

4. What did Brian's former English teacher tell him?

• You are your most valuable asset.
• Verbs and nouns are important.
• Never give up.

5. What does Brian realize about the flight plan?

• The pilot had decided to make an unexpected detour while in the air.
• The pilot may have forgotten to file the plan.
• When he died, the pilot hit the rudder pedal and set them on a new course.

6. What does Brian need to do immediately?

• Find rocks to make an S.O.S. on the beach
• Find food and shelter
• Find a way to keep the mosquitos away