Hatchet Chapter 5 Reading Comprehension Quiz

What was Brian’s most immediate physical need when he woke up?

• Food

• Shelter

• Water

• Medical attention

What did Brian find concerning about drinking from the lake?

• The water was too cold

• He wasn't sure if lake water was safe to drink

• The water was too murky

• There were too many fish

What happened after Brian drank too much water too quickly?

• He fainted

• He got dizzy

• He fell off the log

• He threw up

What important realization did Brian have about the plane's course?

• They were exactly on course

• They were flying too high

• The pilot had changed direction before dying

• They were flying too low

What was the only tool Brian had with him?

• A knife

• A compass

• A hatchet

• A flashlight

How much money did Brian have in his wallet?

• $5

• $10

• $15

• $20

Who was Perpich?

• The pilot

• His English teacher

• His father

• A rescue worker

What did Brian realize about silence after yelling?

• It was peaceful

• It scared the animals

• He had never truly heard it before

• It made him feel lonely

What was Brian's main concern about nighttime?

• The cold temperature

• Wild animals

• Getting lost

• Being alone

What two immediate needs did Brian identify by the end of the chapter?

• Water and rest

• Shelter and food

• Fire and weapons

• Medical care and water