Hatchet Midpoint Quiz Study Guide

Who was Brian going to visit?

• His cousin

• His father

• His mother

• His best friend Terry

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of these events NOT happen before the pilot has his heart attack?

• he has really bad gas

• he opens the windows
• he lets Brian try to fly the plane
• he rubs his shoulder

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What flashback does Brian have?

• the "secret" that caused his parents divorce
• riding his bike with his friend
• the plane crash

• the pilot's heart attack

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of characterization?

• Brian's struggle to land the plane.

• The description of the lake where Brian has crashed.

• The flashback to the "secret"

• The dialogue (conversations) between Brian and his mom

Answer explanation

The dialogue between Brian and his mom reveals their relationship and emotions, which is a key aspect of characterization. It helps to develop Brian's character through his interactions and feelings.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What TWO events take place during the story's exposition?

• Brian passing out upon hitting the water.

• Brian and his mother meeting the pilot

• The pilot's death forces Brian to crash the plane.

• Brian sees a moose out of the plane's window.

Answer explanation

During the exposition, Brian and his mother meet the pilot, establishing the context of the flight. The pilot's death is a critical event that forces Brian to crash the plane, setting the stage for the main conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Brian feels sorry for himself and starts to cry. What type of conflict is this?

• Internal

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Machine

Answer explanation

Brian's self-pity and crying indicate an emotional struggle within himself, which is characteristic of internal conflict. This type of conflict involves a character grappling with their own feelings or thoughts.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Brian doesn’t talk to his mom in the car on the way to the airport. What type of conflict is this?

• Internal

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Machine

Answer explanation

Brian's silence indicates a conflict with his mom, suggesting a disagreement or emotional tension between them. This is a classic example of 'Person vs. Person' conflict, as it involves interpersonal dynamics.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Brian eats too many gut cherries and gets very ill. What type of conflict is this?

• Internal

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Machine

Answer explanation

The conflict arises from Brian's interaction with nature, specifically the gut cherries that make him ill. This is a clear example of 'Person vs. Nature' as it involves a struggle against natural elements.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Brian lands the plane because the pilot died of a heart attack. What type of conflict is this?

• Internal

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Machine

Answer explanation

The conflict arises when Brian must operate the plane, a machine, after the pilot's death. This situation exemplifies 'Person vs. Machine' as he faces challenges in controlling the aircraft.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the setting of Hatchet?

• The Amazon Rainforest
• The Canadian wilderness
• Hampton, New York
• Oil fields in the Alaskan wilderness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9