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."

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.7.1

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

Tags

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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"

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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

Tags

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.

Tags

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."

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1