Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Quiz

What physical problems does Brian experience on his first day after the crash?

• He is exhausted and cold

• He is attacked by a bear

• He is stung by a scorpion

• He is sunburnt

What advice does Brian remember from Mr. Perpich, his former English teacher?

• Always trust your instincts

• Keep thinking and being positive

• Tomorrow will be better than today

• Don't let mistakes defeat you

How does Brian's reaction to the destruction of his campsite show that he really is thinking like the 'new Brian'?

• He gives up and wants to die

• He laughs it off and starts over

• He becomes angry and seeks revenge

• He remains calm and starts rebuilding

The narrator says that the survival pack 'was like all the holidays in the world, all the birthdays there were.' Why do you think the narrator chose this figurative language?

• To emphasize the importance of the survival pack

• To highlight the disappointment of not having the survival pack

• To illustrate the weight of the survival pack

• To show Brian's excitement about the survival pack

What is Brian's best quality in the story?

• His physical and mental strength

• His problem-solving approach to challenges

• His ability to adapt to changing circumstances

• His positive attitude

What is the setting of the story?

• The Canadian wilderness

• A desert

• A city

• A tropical island

What is a key theme in Hatchet?

• Keeping secrets can lead to disaster

• With determination, a person can overcome major challenges

• Family is the greatest of life's treasures

• Living in the natural world brings peace and healing

What is the author's message about survival in the wild in Hatchet?

• Survival in the wild is impossible and no one can do it.

• Survival in the wild is easy and requires no effort.

• Survival in the wild only requires luck and nothing else.

• Survival in the wild requires resourcefulness, resilience, and adaptability.

How does the author of Hatchet convey the theme of survival in Hatchet?

• Through the protagonist's struggle to survive in the wilderness after a plane crash.

• Through the protagonist's successful career.

• By exploring the protagonist's childhood memories.

• By focusing on the protagonist's love life.

What is the significance of the title 'Hatchet' in relation to the theme of the story?

• The title 'Hatchet' represents the main character's love for camping.

• The title 'Hatchet' symbolizes the main character's tool for survival and the theme of resilience and resourcefulness.

• The title 'Hatchet' signifies the main character's fear of the wilderness.

• The title 'Hatchet' is irrelevant to the theme of the story.