Hatchet Chapter 2 Reading Comprehension Quiz

What was Brian's initial reaction when he realized something was wrong with the pilot?

• He immediately tried to radio for help

• He couldn't move, as if his hands and arms were lead

• He started crying and screaming

• He tried to land the plane right away

What did Brian first do to check if the pilot was alive?

• He performed CPR

• He checked for breathing

• He touched the pilot's chest

• He shook the pilot's shoulders

What was the radio panel labeled as in the plane?

• RADIO COMM

• EMERGENCY SIGNAL

• TRANSMITTER 221

• FLIGHT COMM

What problem did Brian encounter when trying to use the radio at first?

• The radio was broken

• He didn't know how to turn it on

• He kept the mike switch on while listening

• The headset wouldn't work

What number did Brian see on the display that he thought might be the altitude?

• 342

• 22

• 160

• 70

What did Brian decide would be his best option for landing?

• In a clearing

• On the edge of a lake

• In the forest

• On a road

How often did Brian try to radio for help?

• Every 5 minutes

• Every 15 minutes

• Every 10 minutes

• Every 20 minutes

What happened between Brian's 17th and 18th radio transmission?

• He saw a town below

• The pilot woke up

• The engine died

• He received help

What did Brian do when the engine finally died?

• He pushed the nose down and threw up

• He pulled the nose up

• He jumped into the back seat

• He tried the radio again

How many times total did Brian attempt his radio call for help?

• 15 times

• 16 times

• 17 times

• 18 times