The Hatchet

What gift did Brian's mother give him before he left for his trip?

• Sunglasses

• A new video game

• A knife

• A hatchet

A protagonist is defined as a leading character in a story. Who is the protagonist of the Hatchet?

• Jim, the pilot

• Brian Robeson

• Ryan Robertson

• Jake, the pilot

A theme is the subject or topic of a story. What is the theme of The Hatchet?

• Death and Divorce

• Wilderness Vacations

• Overcoming Hardships and Struggles

• Friendships

Who is the author of The Hatchet?

• Elizabeth George Speare

• Gary Paulson

• Gertrude Chandler Warner

• Kevin Lovegreen

What is the only thing that may be as important to Brian's survival as the hatchet?

• His trusty compass

• His cold weather sleeping bag

• Perseverance

• Knowledge of Canadian wildlife

Before the plane crash, what major event changed Brian's life?

• a death

• a new job

• a new sibling

• a divorce

How many days did Brian survive in the Canadian wilderness?

• 21

• 62

• 54

• 36

When Brian was trying to get into the plane's tail, what happened to his hatchet?

• He dropped it into the plane.

• He left it on the shore.

• The blade fell off.

• He dropped in down into the lake.

How was Brian ultimately rescued from the Canadian wilderness?

• He walked 100 miles to the nearest town.

• A pilot located him when Brian used a signal fire.

• A pilot located him when Brian turned on the emergency transmitter.

• Brian used a signal fire.

What did Brian eat after the crash that made him very sick?

• Fish

• Eggs

• Berries

• A chocolate bar.