Hatchet Characters

Which three events should be included in a summary of this passage?

• Brian realizes he can get fire from the hatchet.

• Brian throws the hatchet at a porcupine in the cave.

• Brian wonders if the shelter wall is granite or sandstone.

• Brian gently strikes the hatchet against the rock, but nothing happens.

• Brian hits the hatchet hard upon the rock, creating an explosion of sparks.

Based on what you read in Chapter 9, what does Brian do with the $20.00 bill that he found in his pocket?

• He puts it in a bottle with a letter and throws it in the water.

• He buries it so that he will have it when he leaves the island.

• He tears it up and tries to use it to build a fire.

• He uses it as a device to catch juice from the raspberries to drink.

Read the following passage from Chapter 7: "He turned and looked at it. He hadn't done so badly at that. Maybe it wasn't much, but also maybe it was all he had for a home. All right, he thought, so I'll call it home." From the passage, we can infer that:

• The shelter will keep Brian free of bothersome insects.

• Brian is realizing he may not be rescued as soon as he had hoped.

• Brian is becoming familiar with the landscape and he thinks of the lake as his home.

• Brian has given up and believes he will live there the rest of his life.

How do the words "ripped" and "tore" impact the overall meaning of the sentence?

• They show the reader that the pits are clawing at his stomach.

• They demonstrate the severe pain that Brian is experiencing because of the pits.

• They convey that Brian has gone insane and has been tearing at everything around him.

• They reveal that Brian doesn't feel well.

In Chapter Nine, Brian learns that it is a long way from sparks to fire. Brian's attempts to make fire fail several times, yet he continues to try different things. Based on what you read, what character trait would you use to describe Brian and his attitude while trying to create fire?

• Caring.

• Confident.

• Brave.

• Determined.

Based on what you read in Chapter Eight, what happened in Brian's dream that gave him motivation and inspiration?

• Brian's mother and father got back together.

• Terry and his father pointed to a blazing fire.

• Brian fought and killed wild animals.

• Terry showed Brian how to call for help using the radio from the plane.

Based on what you have read thus far in the text Hatchet, which animals has Brian encountered that have impacted him positively or negatively?

• Beaver.

• Mosquitos.

• Fish.

• Porcupine.

• Bear.

Who is the main character in the book 'Hatchet'?

• A) Brian Robeson

• B) Terry

• C) Brian's father

• D) The pilot

What is a significant character trait of Brian Robeson in 'Hatchet'?

• A) Impatient

• B) Determined

• C) Careless

• D) Pessimistic

In 'Hatchet', who does Brian often think about for guidance and support?

• A) His mother

• B) His friend Terry

• C) The pilot

• D) His English teacher