Hatchet Chapter 5

What is the main character's most immediate need?

• To drink water

• To find something to eat

• To get some sleep

• To find his way home

What does Brian use to help himself stand up?

• A log

• The lake's edge

• A tree

• A rock

Why is Brian unsure about drinking the lake water?

• He doesn't like the taste

• He prefers bottled water

• Nobody told him if it was safe

• He is not thirsty

What does Brian do when he finally drinks the lake water?

• He saves some for later

• He decides it's unsafe

• He can't stop drinking

• He drinks slowly

What happens to Brian after he drinks a lot of water?

• He feels better immediately

• He goes to sleep

• He starts looking for food

• He gets sick

What does Brian realize about the plane's course after the crash?

• It landed safely in a field

• It was closer to civilization than he thought

• It might have veered off the planned course

• It was on the correct path

What is Brian's reaction to the possibility of not being found soon?

• He panics but then tries to stay positive

• He starts building a signal fire

• He is confident he will be found

• He decides to swim across the lake

What does Brian decide he needs to do while waiting to be found?

• Make a map

• Sing to keep his spirits up

• Build a shelter and find food

• Practice swimming

What does Brian use to lay out his possessions?

• A piece of cloth

• The ground

• His backpack

• A large leaf

What is Brian's most valuable asset according to his English teacher?

• Himself

• His watch

• The twenty dollar bill

• The hatchet