Hatchet Cold Read Task

Why did the pilot who rescued Brian land on the lake?

• He saw the smoke coming from Brian's fire.

• He had been sent to survey the lake and surrounding land.

• Some natives reported that a boy was living there.

• He heard the emergency transmitter and saw the plane tail.

How do Brian’s actions contribute to the theme throughout the novel?

• Brian looks for the survival pack and takes a hatchet with him.

• Brian learns to adapt to his surroundings while keeping a positive attitude.

• Brian survived in the wilderness for 54 days.

• Brian vows to tell his dad the secret when he sees him.

The first thing that Brian thinks about in this excerpt is....

• eating a large, cheesy, juicy burger....

• if people are out searching for him (including his family)

• about what Mr. Perpich, his old English teacher, would do if he was left stranded

• hunger

What did Brian do once the plane's engine died?

• He glided toward an open meadow.

• He called air traffic control for directions.

• He secured his parachute to prepare to jump.

• He steered towards a lake to land in water.

The story "Hatchet" is about....

• Brian turning 11 and still feeling like he is 10

• a 13 year-old boy finding a small axe, which he learns is called a "hatchet."

• a story about how a hatchet grows up to love coffee, especially iced-coffee.

• a 13 year-old boy left stranded in the Canadian wilderness after his plane crash-lands in a lake.

Because the plane's main body was intact after the crash, Brian figured that the survival pack had survived. What does intact mean?

• unbroken or in one piece

• ability to be seen or visible

• resting on top of water

• positioned on the right side

What is the primary theme of the novel 'Hatchet'?

• Survival and self-reliance

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

Which tool does Brian find most crucial for his survival in the wilderness?

• A fishing rod

• A compass

• A hatchet

• A map

How does Brian signal for help in the novel?

• By lighting a fire

• By using a mirror to reflect sunlight

• By waving his arms

• By using an emergency transmitter

What is the significance of the hatchet in the story?

• It is a symbol of Brian's connection to his father

• It is used to build a shelter

• It is a tool for hunting

• It represents Brian's survival skills