Hatchet Quiz: Chapters 1-13

What is the main idea of Chapter 1 in "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen?

• Brian's excitement about his summer vacation.

• Brian's struggle to survive in the wilderness.

• Brian's thoughts about his parents' divorce.

• Brian's fear of flying in a small plane.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

In "Hatchet," how does Brian use his knowledge of language to communicate with the pilot in Chapter 1?

• He writes a note to the pilot.

• He uses hand signals to communicate.

• He talks to the pilot using a radio.

• He speaks directly to the pilot.

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CCSS.L.3.3

What does the word "altimeter" mean as used in Chapter 2 of "Hatchet"?

• A device that measures speed.

• A device that measures altitude.

• A device that measures temperature.

• A device that measures distance.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

How does Brian's point of view about the wilderness change from Chapter 1 to Chapter 5 in "Hatchet"?

• He becomes more fearful of the wilderness.

• He starts to appreciate the beauty of the wilderness.

• He becomes indifferent to the wilderness.

• He becomes more confident in his survival skills.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

Compare and contrast the setting of Chapter 3 and Chapter 7 in "Hatchet." How are they similar?

• Both chapters take place in a city.

• Both chapters take place in the wilderness.

• Both chapters take place in a school.

• Both chapters take place in a hospital.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

In Chapter 4 of "Hatchet," what skill does Brian use to land the plane after the pilot becomes unconscious?

• His knowledge of flying from video games.

• His ability to read the plane's manual.

• His understanding of the plane's controls.

• His experience from a previous flight.

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CCSS.L.3.3

What question does Brian ask himself in Chapter 6 of "Hatchet" to demonstrate his understanding of his situation?

• "Why did I come here?"

• "How will I survive?"

• "What will I eat?"

• "When will I be rescued?"

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CCSS.RL.3.1

In Chapter 7 of "Hatchet," what does the phrase "the sun was a furnace" mean?

• The sun was very hot.

• The sun was very bright.

• The sun was very far.

• The sun was very small.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

How does Brian's point of view about his parents' divorce change from Chapter 1 to Chapter 9 in "Hatchet"?

• He becomes more accepting of the divorce.

• He becomes more angry about the divorce.

• He becomes more confused about the divorce.

• He becomes more indifferent to the divorce.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

Compare and contrast the themes of survival in Chapter 5 and Chapter 10 of "Hatchet." How are they different?

• Chapter 5 focuses on physical survival, while Chapter 10 focuses on emotional survival.

• Chapter 5 focuses on emotional survival, while Chapter 10 focuses on physical survival.

• Both chapters focus on physical survival.

• Both chapters focus on emotional survival.

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CCSS.RL.3.9