Hatchet Chapters 12 and 13

What happened to the plane?

• it dropped supplies down for Brian
• it crashed into the lake
• it flew off without noticing him
• it spotted Brian and landed to rescue him

How does the story change at the end of chapter 12?

• Brian believes he will be rescued soon
• Brian gives up hope of being rescued
• Brian decides to find a new shelter
• Brian works hard to trap a bear

In chapter 13 we find out how long Brian has been here.  How many days has he been there?

• 47
• 52
• 41
• 37

Why was the event Brian called "First Meat" so important?

• Brian wanted to see if he could capture something other than fish
• Brian killed the foolbird by accident
• Brian was starving to death
• Brian was becoming more independent in his new setting

How is Brian adapting to his setting?

• He cries and whines in self-pity.
• He was hurt and didn't know what to do.
• He is so determined to survive that he will stop at nothing to find food,  and learn to live here.
• He lost all hope of being rescued.

"But he wanted the meat--had to have the meat--and that drove him."  What does the phrase "drove him" mean?

• wanted him
• required him
• helped him
• motivated him

In chapter 12, what caused Brian to race back to his shelter?

• he heard the engine of a plane
• he saw a bear getting close
• he forgot his spear and ran back to get it
• he was sick from eating gut cherries