Hatchet Cold Read Task

How does the word rich impact the meaning of the sentences above?

• It helps the reader to understand how much Brian values money.

• It helps the reader to understand that the pack is fancy.

• It helps the reader to understand that the pack contains lots of money.

• It helps the reader to understand how valuable the pack would be for Brian.

How does the passage above contribute to the overall plot of the story?

• It conveys to the reader that the New Brian is more cautious.

• It conveys to the reader that Brian talks to the lake, sky, and trees because he is lonely.

• It conveys to the reader that Brian is careless with the hatchet.

• It conveys to the reader that Brian misses his adventures with his friend Terry.

Brian remembers he has a hatchet with him as well. This is a gift from...

• his mother

• his father

• Mr. Perpich

• a classmate at school

How does the passage fit into the overall plot of the novel?

• Brian finally decided to give up on being rescued.

• Brian decided to build a permanent home and live out his life in peace with nature.

• Brian is finally well enough to rebuild the bonfire.

• Brian is determined to do everything he can to aid in his rescue.

“He saw a brown wall of fur detach itself from the forest to his rear and come down on him like a runaway truck.”

What message is the author trying to convey to the reader?

• The moose has run into Brian at a great speed from out of nowhere.

• Brian wishes that he had a truck to escape from the wilderness.

• The moose quickly ran away from Brian.

• The moose was run-over by a truck.

Which of the following quotations best supports the theme of the text?

• “If I could get at the pack, he thought. Oh, if I could get at the pack.”

• “...he would not die, he would not let death in again. He was new.”

• “When the pilot rescued Brian he had been alone on the L-shaped lake for 54 days.”

• “Brian tried several times to tell his father.”

How does the passage above contribute to the overall plot of the story?

• It reveals to the reader that Brian believes his hatchet is his companion.

• It reveals to the reader that Brian believes he cannot survive without the hatchet.

• It reveals to the reader that Brian feels like he is worthless without the hatchet.

• It reveals to the reader that Brian feels that he didn’t need the hatchet to survive.

In the story, Brian says, "The hunger had been there but something else - _____________________ - had held it down." What had kept Brian distracted from his hunger?

• surviving

• figuring out where his hatchet was

• wondering where he was

• fear and pain

Which of the following statements best conveys the theme of Hatchet?

• Always be careful when traveling.

• It is important to remain positive and keep going when faced with difficult situations.

• survival

• It is important to be honest rather than keeping secrets from loved ones.

While looking around the lake, what did Brian find that made him feel lucky?

• Items of clothing he had lost in the crash

• The survival pack from the plane

• A piece of wood he could use for tools

• The overhang of a ledge that he could use as a shelter