Hatchet Ch. 10-11

Why does Brian refuse to leave the fire at the beginning of Chapter 10?

• He is afraid an animal will put it out.

• He finds comfort and security in its warmth.

• He is too tired to gather more wood.

• He does not know how to restart it if it goes out.

What discovery does Brian make about the fire that helps with survival?

• It keeps the mosquitoes away.

• It attracts animals for hunting.

• It makes water safe to drink.

• It can be used to send messages.

What motivates Brian to gather a large supply of wood?

• He needs to build a stronger shelter.

• He wants to have enough to last through the night.

• He is preparing to cook a large meal.

• He is afraid of running out of resources.

What does Brian realize about the smoke from his fire?

• It can be used as a signal for rescue.

• It is dangerous and could cause a wildfire.

• It makes it harder to see predators.

• It helps him find food sources.

What does Brian find in the sand near the lake?

• A turtle nest with eggs

• A pile of fish bones

•  A hidden water source
  

• A footprint from another person

How does Brian react when he first tries to eat a raw egg?

• He enjoys the taste and eats several.

• He gags but forces himself to eat it.

• He decides to cook it instead.

• He refuses to eat it.

What change does Brian notice about himself in Chapter 11?

• He is losing weight and becoming stronger.

• He is becoming more afraid of the wilderness.

• He is growing frustrated with survival.

• He is forgetting about being rescued.

What new skill does Brian develop in Chapter 11?

• He learns to identify bird calls.

• He becomes more aware of sounds and movement.

• He figures out how to boil water.

• He discovers how to trap large animals.

How does Brian’s understanding of nature change?

• He realizes that nature follows a pattern and he must adapt.

• He believes that nature is unpredictable and dangerous.

• He feels that nature is against him and he cannot survive.

• He decides that survival is impossible without outside help.

10. Why does Brian decide to build a signal fire on the rock bluff?

• To cook food

• To keep warm

• To signal for help

• To scare away animals