Hatchet Chapters 1-8

What is the main reason Brian is on the plane heading to the Canadian wilderness?

• He is going on a vacation.

• He is visiting his father for the summer.

• He won a trip in a contest.

• He is moving to Canada permanently.

What event causes Brian to be stranded in the wilderness?

• The plane runs out of fuel.

• The pilot has a heart attack.

• The plane's engines fail.

• A storm forces the plane to crash.

How does Brian change as he learns to survive in the wilderness?

• He becomes less resourceful.

• He starts to give up hope.

• He becomes more self-reliant and observant.

• He loses his ability to think clearly.

What is the "secret" that troubles Brian throughout the first 8 chapters?

• He knows the location of a hidden treasure.

• He is keeping the truth about his parents' divorce to himself.

• He has a fear of flying he hasn't told anyone.

• He is aware of a plot to steal the plane.

Which item becomes crucial for Brian's survival after the crash?

• A map of the area.

• A survival manual.

• A hatchet his mother gave him.

• A radio for communication.

What does Brian eat to survive in the early days after the crash?

• Fish from the lake.

• Berries he finds in the forest.

• Food from the plane's emergency kit.

• Small animals he catches.

Why does Brian decide to build a shelter?

• To protect himself from wild animals.

• To store food and supplies.

• To signal for rescue.

• To keep himself dry and warm.

What does Brian learn about fire?

• It can be easily made with wet wood.

• It scares away dangerous animals.

• It can only be made during the day.

• It is not important for survival.

What is Brian's reaction when he first encounters a bear in the woods?

• He tries to fight it off.

• He runs away as fast as he can.

• He stays still and observes the bear.

• He tries to feed it some berries.