Hatchet Themes

What is the main theme of the novel "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen?

• The importance of friendship

• Survival and self-reliance

• The power of technology

• The value of education

How does the author use the setting to enhance the theme of survival in "Hatchet"?

• By describing the city life Brian misses

• By detailing the harshness and beauty of the wilderness

• By focusing on Brian's school experiences

• By emphasizing the technology available to Brian

In "Hatchet," how does Brian's understanding of nature change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• He becomes more fearful of nature.

• He learns to appreciate and work with nature.

• He remains indifferent to nature.

• He becomes more reliant on technology to survive.

How does the narrator's point of view in "Hatchet" influence the reader's understanding of Brian's experiences?

• It provides an objective view of the events.

• It offers insight into Brian's thoughts and feelings.

• It focuses on the perspectives of other characters.

• It presents a biased view of the wilderness.

What is the narrator trying to teach us?

• how to fly a plane

• how to keep a secret

• how to survive in the wild

• how to find strength in you to survive and become a better person

Which of the following would NOT be a theme for this novel?

• Self-pity will get you nowhere.

• If you try hard enough, you can achieve anything.

• Everyone needs friends.

• To be a survivor, you can never give up.

Which of the following would not be a theme for this novel?

• Self-pity will get you nowhere.

• If you try hard enough, you can achieve anything.

• Everyone needs friends.

• To be a survivor, you can never give up.

This novel deals with all of the following issues except _________.

• hiding the truth

• victories and defeats

• importance of attitude and self-motivation

• race and religion

What is one challenge Brian faces in "Hatchet" and how does he respond to it?

• Finding food; he gives up quickly.

• Building a shelter; he uses his knowledge and resources.

• Making friends; he becomes lonely.

• Navigating the city; he uses a map.

What is the significance of the plane crash in "Hatchet"?

• It is a minor event in the story.

• It is the catalyst for Brian's transformation.

• It is a dream Brian has.

• It is an event that happens to another character.