Hatchet Quiz Chapters 5-9

What are some essential survival skills needed in the wilderness?

• Ordering takeout

• Watching TV

• Playing video games

• Shelter building, fire starting, water purification, foraging for food

How does the main character evolve throughout the story?

• By staying the same and not learning anything

• By magically transforming into a superhero without any development

• Through facing and overcoming challenges, learning from experiences, and developing new skills or perspectives.

• By becoming a completely different person with no explanation

What are some key moments that contribute to the character's development?

• The character's favorite color

• The character's shoe size

• Events or experiences that shape the character's personality, beliefs, and actions

• The character's preferred mode of transportation

How does the protagonist handle conflicts in the wilderness?

• By using survival skills and resourcefulness

• By befriending the wild animals and seeking their protection

• By building a shelter and waiting for rescue

• By calling for help on a satellite phone

What are some examples of conflict resolution in the story?

• Brian's struggle to survive in the wilderness, his efforts to find food and shelter, and his determination to overcome his fear and loneliness.

• The protagonist's lack of conflict with other characters

• The peaceful coexistence of different characters in the story

• Brian's love for nature and animals

Why is self-reliance important in a survival situation?

• Self-reliance allows individuals to take care of themselves and make decisions without depending on others.

• Self-reliance is a sign of weakness

• Self-reliance is only important for selfish people

• Self-reliance is not important, relying on others is better

What are some challenges the protagonist faces and how does he show resilience?

• He shows resilience by complaining and giving up

• He shows resilience by refusing to adapt to his environment

• He shows resilience by using his survival skills, adapting to his environment, and never giving up.

• He shows resilience by relying on others for help

The text said that "Brian's face was on fire." What does this mean?

• It literally means Brian burned his face. He slept by the fire and his face caught on fire.

• It is hyperbole or metaphor. His face must have been really red and sore for some reason like sunburn.

• It is literal. Brian naturally had red skin.

• It is neither literal or hyperbole. Brian painted his face red with clay to keep the mosquitoes away.

What does the phrase "Her words were music to his ears" imply?

• It means that she was literally singing to him.

• It means that he didn't like what she was saying.

• It means that he found her words very pleasing or comforting.

• It means that he couldn't understand what she was saying.

What does the phrase "His heart sank" imply in the context of the story?

• It means his heart literally fell out of his chest.

• It means he was feeling very happy and excited.

• It means he was feeling disappointed or disheartened.

• It means he was physically sinking in water.