Hatchet 11-13

What can the reader conclude about this statement:

"Brian did not want to leave the fire at first."

• Brian is being childish and needs to grow up.

• Brian was fearful about the fire burning out.

• Brian liked not getting mosquito bites.

• Brian is afraid of having to cut more firewood.

What can the reader infer about Brian chopping so much firewood?

• He just likes to work out.

• He is having fun.

• He is preparing wood in advance.

• He is about to light the area on fire to signal for a plane.

Why were there two sets of tracks in the sand?

• Two kinds of turtles came ashore to lay eggs.

• One turtle and one porcupine were near the shelter.

• All the babies hatched and scooted toward the water.

• The mother came out of the water, laid her eggs, and made a second set of prints as she returned to the water.

How did Brian store the turtle eggs once he found them?

• In his shelter-fridge

• in his shelter-oven

• in the hole in his shelter

• In the hole in the lake

The first tool that Brian decided he needed to make was a ....

• A fishing pole

• a fishing spear

• a fishing net

• A fishing trap

Why does it seem that the raspberries are disappearing?

• The sun is going down early and they are freezing at night.

• The worms are eating them slowly during the night.

• The bear is also snacking on them.

• Brian is eating too many each day and they are not regrowing.

Which of the following character traits best describe Brian the moment that he realizes the approaching plane has turned away from his location, and most likely did NOT see his signal fire and the smoke?

• angry, worried, and cheerful

• tired, hungry, and irritated

• tired, disappointed, and tearful

• Proud, cheerful, and sleepy

In Chapter 10, what is one good thing about having a fire ?

• it smells bad

• it is too hot

• Keeps the mosquitoes away

In Chapter 11, how has Brian's body changed since he has been lost in the wilderness?

• He has gained a lot of weight.

• He can't hear anymore.

• He is skinnier and tanner.

In Chapter 12, how does Brain start feeling?

• happy

• frightened

• hopeless