Hatchet Assessment Quiz

What is the most important survival skill for Brian in the novel Hatchet?

• Identifying different types of plants

• Swimming and diving

• Adaptation and problem solving

• Building a fire

How does Brian navigate through the wilderness after the plane crash?

• By following a map

• By using a GPS device

• By using his survival skills and knowledge of the area

• By calling for help on his cell phone

What is the first thing Brian does after the plane crash to ensure his survival?

• Starts a fire

• Builds a shelter

• Looks for food

• Checks himself for injuries

How does Brian use his surroundings to create shelter in the wilderness?

• He digs a hole in the ground and sleeps in it

• He uses materials from his surroundings such as branches, leaves, and rocks.

• He uses a helicopter to airlift materials for shelter

• He brings a tent with him

What are some key tools and equipment that Brian uses to survive in the wilderness?

• Hatchet, bow and arrow, fishing gear, fire starter, shelter materials

• Cooking utensils, gardening tools, board games, sleeping bag

• Cell phone, laptop, GPS, portable generator

• Ski equipment, snorkel gear, golf clubs, tent

How does Brian's attitude and mindset change as he learns to survive in the wilderness?

• Brian becomes more resilient, resourceful, and determined

• Brian becomes careless, reckless, and irresponsible

• Brian becomes weak, helpless, and hopeless

• Brian becomes lazy, dependent, and unmotivated

What method does Brian use to catch fish in the wilderness?

• He uses a fishing rod and bait

• He uses a net

• He uses a spear made from a branch

• He uses his bare hands

How does Brian signal for help when he sees a plane in the distance?

• He uses a flare gun

• He uses a mirror to reflect sunlight

• He uses his cell phone

• He uses smoke from his fire

What is the first thing Brian eats in the wilderness after the plane crash?

• He catches a fish

• He finds a berry bush

• He hunts a deer

• He finds a pack of dried food in the plane wreckage

What is the most significant change in Brian's behavior as he adapts to the wilderness?

• He becomes more dependent on technology

• He becomes more fearful and anxious

• He becomes more resourceful and independent

• He becomes more social and outgoing