Comprehension Quiz on Chapter 1 Hatchet

What does the word "consuming" mean in the first paragraph on page 1?

• Ignoring - "He was consuming the book without noticing anything else."

• Using up - "The fire was consuming the wood quickly."

• Overwhelming - "The fear was consuming him, making it hard to think."

• Enjoying - "He was consuming the meal happily."

What is the best definition for the word "initial" in line 2 on page 2?

• Final - "His initial response was different from his final decision."

• Middle - "The initial stages of the project were the most difficult."

• First - "Brian's initial thoughts were interrupted by the pilot's sudden gasp."

• Important - "The initial issue needed to be addressed immediately."

What does the word "slewed" mean in paragraph 6 on page 4?

• Moved smoothly - "The car slewed smoothly around the corner."

• Moved suddenly - "The plane slewed suddenly, throwing Brian against his seat."

• Moved slowly - "The ship slewed slowly to avoid the iceberg."

• Moved carefully - "The conversation slewed towards more serious topics."

The author uses the idiom, "The big split" on the bottom of page 5. Why did the author use this figure of speech?

• It emphasizes the impact of Brian’s parents’ divorce, making it sound more significant.

• It makes the divorce seem less serious, as if it were minor.

• It adds a sense of confusion, making the reader unclear about what actually happened.

• It suggests that Brian’s parents might get back together in the future.

What does the word "grimacing" suggest about the pilot's situation on page 9 (closer to the bottom)?

• The pilot is in pain - "The pilot was grimacing, his face showing pain."

• The pilot is happy - "Grimacing with joy, the pilot flew the plane."

• The pilot is angry - "The pilot was grimacing, his eyes full of anger."

• The pilot is confused - "The pilot was grimacing, unsure of what to do next."

What does the word "slewed" imply in the context of the text?

• Moved smoothly

• Moved suddenly

• Moved slowly

• Moved carefully

What does the phrase "a jolt took him like a hammerblow" mean on page 10?

• The pilot was hit with a hammer.

• The plane hit turbulence.

• The pilot felt sudden fear.

• The pain in the pilot's chest intensified.

What does the repeated word "alone" on page 12 show?

• Brian's isolation - "Alone, alone, alone. Brian felt very alone."

• Brian's relief - "Alone at last, Brian felt relief."

• Brian's independence - "Alone, Brian knew he had to rely on himself."

• Brian's excitement - "Alone in the wilderness, Brian felt excited."

How does Brian change by the end of Chapter 1?

• More confident - "By the end of the chapter, Brian felt more confident."

• More scared - "Brian's fear grew as things got worse."

• More observant - "Brian started to notice more details around him."

• More resentful - "Brian felt more resentment towards his parents."