Hatchet Ch. 4-6

Which sentence from the text best illustrates Brian's struggle with pain and confusion?

• "His clothes were wet and clammy and there was a faint chill."

• "The crash is over and I am alive, he thought."

• "The author uses the information in paragraphs ___, ____, and _____ to show that ________."

• "He found another tree, a tall pine with no branches until the top, and sat with his back against it looking down on the lake with the sun warming him, and in a few moments he scrunched down and was asleep again."

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

You can tell from the story/text that:

• The protagonist relies solely on others for his survival

• The protagonist faces his challenges with apathy and resignation

• The protagonist undergoes a transformation towards resilience and self-reliance

• The protagonist remains passive and helpless throughout his ordeal

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author's use of similes, metaphors, personification, time disruptions (flashbacks or foreshadowing) create meaning?

• By making the story more confusing

• By adding depth and complexity to the narrative

• By simplifying the plot for the reader

• By introducing irrelevant details

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What lesson does the author emphasize through the protagonist's experiences?

• The importance of relying solely on others in times of trouble

• The significance of giving in to fear and panic

• The value of resilience and self-reliance in overcoming adversity

• The effectiveness of waiting passively for help to arrive

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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 did the author mean by the sentence "He almost spit them out"?

• Brian was disgusted by the taste of the berries.

• Brian was surprised by how delicious the berries tasted.

• Brian accidentally swallowed some berries without chewing them properly.

• Brian struggled to swallow the berries due to their large pits.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which sentence from the story/text suggests the protagonist's uncertainty about his rescue?

• "He drank until his stomach was swollen, until he nearly fell off the log with it"

• "The protagonist's ability to think critically and take decisive actions"

• "He had to have some kind of shelter and he had to have something to eat"

• "They might not find him for two or three days"

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

In paragraph 17, the phrase "his heart pounded so hard he could feel it in his ears" was included to illustrate:

• The protagonist's indifference to his surroundings

• The protagonist's physical exhaustion

• The protagonist's heightened state of fear or anxiety

• The protagonist's enjoyment of the peaceful wilderness

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The author uses the information in paragraphs 3, 5, and 7 to show that ________.

• Brian's memories were vivid and detailed

• Brian's friend Terry was the cause of the crash

• Brian's mother was responsible for the accident

• Brian was hallucinating after the crash

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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 effect does the setting have on the story's events/characters/outcome?

• It creates a sense of peace and tranquility.

• It intensifies Brian's struggles and challenges.

• It has no significant impact on the narrative.

• It makes the story predictable and mundane.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which sentence from the story/text tells you that Brian's hunger becomes increasingly intense?

• "He almost spit them out."

• "His pace quickened and he was in them in moments."

• "He wasn't all that thirsty but he thought the water might help to take the edge off his hunger."

• "He had to stop several times because he still felt a bit weak and once because he felt a strange new twinge in his stomach."

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2