The Hatchet Chapter 5

Why does Brian feel that it is not so important that he does not know where he is, but that "they" do not know where he is?

• He is not in a position rescue himself, but others are if they know where he is.

• He is worried that others have forgotten about him.

• If he knew where he was he could get word to the others.

• Brian feels it is only important to know he is Brian Robeson and he has been in a plane crash.

What advice has Mr. Perpich, Brian's teacher, given Brian on attitude?

• Not to worry

• Be positive and motivated

• Ignore advice from others.

• Relax, someone else can handle it.

At the end of Chapter 5, Brian realizes he needs to provide for two needs immediately if he is to survive. What are these two needs?

• food and water

• shelter and food

• shelter and water

• shelter and clothing

Brian's first attempt at building a fire fails. How does Brian try to start the first fire?

• Used a magnifying glass

• He found some matches.

• Rubbed two sticks together

• Waited for lightning to strike some wood

The site chosen by Brian for his shelter is described as a sideways bowl under a ledge. How does Brian think the bowl has been formed?

• A bear dug it our.

• The water from the river wore it away.

• It was dug out by a glacier.

• It was formed by lava.

How is Brian led to the berries?

• The colors, sounds, and actions of birds.

• The friendly bear led him to them.

• The smell.

• He saw the monkeys eating them.

When Brian sees his reflection in the water, it frightens him. What does Brian see when he looks at himself?

• That he has aged ten years and has grey hair.

• A dirty, cut, bleeding, and swollen face.

• His eyes have changed color.

• He was missing some teeth.

Why does Brian reason that it is safe to go back and pick the berries after he sees a bear there?

• The bear would have eaten him before if he had wanted to do so.

• The bear looked tame.

• The bear obviously did not like the berries and wouldn't be back there.

• He thought the bear was probably afraid of him.

Brian reasons that if the clouds are scattered, _____.

• there'll be no rain

• there'll be snow

• there'll be sleet

Brian reasons that if it was breezy, there would be _____.

• no mosquitoes

• rain

• snow

• no porcupines