Hatchet: Chapters 1-14 Overview

What event leads to Brian being stranded in the wilderness?

• The pilot's heart attack leads to Brian being stranded in the wilderness.

• Wild animals attack Brian's plane.

• Brian runs out of fuel mid-flight.

• A storm causes Brian's plane to crash.

Describe the significance of the hatchet in Brian's survival.

• The hatchet is a symbol of friendship in the story.

• The hatchet is primarily used for fishing.

• The hatchet is only useful for decoration.

• The hatchet is significant as it is essential for building shelter, preparing food, and creating fire, symbolizing survival and adaptation.

How does Brian's emotional state change from the beginning to chapter 14?

• Brian's emotional state remains constant throughout the story.

• Brian's emotions fluctuate between anger and confusion.

• Brian becomes increasingly isolated and hopeless.

• Brian's emotional state changes from anxiety and despair to resilience and hope.

What are some of the first challenges Brian faces after the crash?

• Finding shelter, dealing with injuries, securing food and water, navigating the wilderness, and coping with isolation.

• Building a raft, finding a map, making a fire

Explain the role of nature in Brian's journey throughout these chapters.

• Nature is solely a source of food for Brian.

• Nature has no impact on Brian's emotional state.

• Nature acts as a teacher and a challenge, shaping Brian's survival skills and personal growth.

• Nature only serves as a backdrop for Brian's thoughts.

What does Brian learn about himself during his time alone?

• Brian learns he is capable of survival and has inner strength.

• Brian discovers he is afraid of the dark.

• Brian realizes he needs constant help from others.

• Brian learns he is not good at making decisions.

Identify a key turning point in Brian's survival skills development.

• Navigating using the stars

• Finding food sources

• Building a shelter

• Learning to make fire.

How does Brian's relationship with his parents affect his mindset?

• Brian's mindset improves regardless of his parents' influence.

• Brian's mindset is solely determined by his friends.

• Brian's mindset is significantly influenced by the quality of his relationship with his parents.

• Brian's mindset is unaffected by his parents' relationship.

What are some of the survival techniques Brian employs?

• Building a shelter, finding food and water, making fire, using surroundings for tools.

• Ignoring weather conditions

• Hiking long distances without supplies

• Relying solely on luck to find food

Discuss the theme of isolation as it appears in the first 14 chapters.

• Isolation is shown through frequent celebrations and gatherings.

• The theme of isolation is portrayed through emotional disconnection, strained relationships, and desolate settings.

• The theme of isolation is absent in the first 14 chapters.

• Isolation is depicted through vibrant community interactions.