Hatchet Quiz

What was the primary reason Brian was on the plane alone?

• He was visiting his father in Canada.

• He was flying to a summer camp.

• He was moving to a new home.

• He was visiting a friend.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What item does Brian carry with him throughout the novel that becomes a significant tool for survival?

• A lighter

• A knife

• A hatchet

• A map

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

When Brian tries to land the plane after the pilot’s heart attack, which factor most complicates his effort?

• He does not know how to control the radio.

• The plane is low on fuel.

• He has never flown a plane before.

• He is unable to see the ground due to clouds.

Which theme is most prominent in Hatchet?

• Revenge and justice

• Strength through adversity

• Family loyalty

• The importance of technology

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

What lesson does Brian learn from his encounter with the porcupine?

• To never give up hope

• To appreciate nature

• To forgive others

• To act with caution in the wild

Brian learns that self-pity is unhelpful for survival. How does this realization impact his actions afterward?

• He becomes angry and resentful.

• He stops trying to survive.

• He develops a positive outlook and determination.

• He chooses to give up on himself.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Brian’s relationship with his mother affect him during his time in the wilderness?

• It makes him feel resentful.

• It distracts him from focusing on survival.

• It gives him a reason to persevere.

• It makes him feel guilty and anxious.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which event best demonstrates Brian’s growth in self-reliance?

• Learning to start a fire

• Remembering his parents’ separation

• Dreaming about his old life

• Meeting another human in the forest

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Brian respond to his initial attempts at finding food?

• He finds it easy to locate berries and nuts.

• He becomes frustrated but keeps trying.

• He gives up and waits for help.

• He refuses to eat anything he finds.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the phrase “the secret” refer to in the novel?

• Brian’s plan for survival

• The hidden location of food

• His mother’s affair

• His father’s health condition

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9