Hatchet Quotes

What does Perpich say is Brian's most important asset?

• His hatchet

• His compass

• Himself

• His money

One thing that has been true for Brian through the entire book is that he...

• cries a lot

• is hungry most of the time

• likes to eat the wild limes that he finds washed up on the beach

• needs to sharpen his ax

Which of the following quotes from 'Hatchet' best illustrates the theme of survival?

• A. 'He had to keep thinking; he had to keep making decisions.'

• B. 'The sun was hot on his face.'

• C. 'He missed his family terribly.'

• D. 'The forest was silent.'

In 'Hatchet', what does the quote 'He had to keep thinking; he had to keep making decisions' suggest about Brian's character?

• A. He is indecisive.

• B. He is resourceful and determined.

• C. He is easily distracted.

• D. He is fearful.

What literary device is used in the quote 'The forest was silent'?

• A. Simile

• B. Metaphor

• C. Personification

• D. Hyperbole

Which quote from 'Hatchet' uses a metaphor?

• A. 'The sun was hot on his face.'

• B. 'The forest was a wall of green.'

• C. 'He missed his family terribly.'

• D. 'He had to keep thinking.'

What is the main idea of the quote 'He missed his family terribly' in 'Hatchet'?

• A. Brian is happy to be alone.

• B. Brian is indifferent to his family.

• C. Brian feels a deep sense of loneliness.

• D. Brian is angry with his family.

In the context of 'Hatchet', what does the quote 'The sun was hot on his face' imply about the setting?

• A. It is nighttime.

• B. It is a cold environment.

• C. It is a sunny and possibly warm environment.

• D. It is raining.

Which of the following quotes from 'Hatchet' demonstrates Brian's growth and adaptation?

• A. 'He had to keep thinking; he had to keep making decisions.'

• B. 'The sun was hot on his face.'

• C. 'He missed his family terribly.'

• D. 'The forest was silent.'

What does the quote 'The forest was a wall of green' from 'Hatchet' suggest about Brian's perception of his surroundings?

• A. He sees the forest as a barrier.

• B. He finds the forest comforting.

• C. He is indifferent to the forest.

• D. He is afraid of the forest.