Survival Themes in Hatchet

What is the main reason Brian is traveling on the plane at the beginning of "Hatchet"?

• He is going on a vacation.

• He is visiting his father.

• He is moving to a new city.

• He is attending a summer camp.

What item does Brian's mother give him before he boards the plane?

• A map

• A compass

• A hatchet

• A flashlight

What happens to the pilot during the flight?

• He falls asleep.

• He has a heart attack.

• He gets lost.

• He spills coffee on the controls.

How does Brian initially try to control the plane after the pilot becomes incapacitated?

• He uses the radio to call for help.

• He reads the flight manual.

• He tries to remember what the pilot did.

• He uses the autopilot.

What is Brian's main emotion as he realizes he is alone in the plane?

• Excitement

• Anger

• Fear

• Joy

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What does Brian see below him as he flies over the wilderness?

• A city

• A river

• A desert

• A mountain range

What is the first thing Brian does after the plane crashes?

• He builds a shelter.

• He looks for food.

• He swims to shore.

• He calls for help.

What is the primary theme introduced in the first two chapters of "Hatchet"?

• Friendship

• Survival

• Adventure

• Mystery

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What does Brian remember about his parents' recent interactions?

• They are planning a vacation together.

• They are getting a divorce.

• They are starting a new business.

• They are buying a new house.

What is the significance of the hatchet Brian's mother gives him?

• It is a symbol of his independence.

• It is a tool for his survival.

• It is a family heirloom.

• It is a gift for his father.

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