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

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the setting of the story?

• The Canadian wilderness

• A desert

• A city

• A tropical island

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9