Survival Skills in Hatchet Chapter 11

What change does Brian notice about his hearing in Chapter 11?

• It becomes duller due to the loud sounds of nature.

• He can hear more clearly and distinguish different sounds.

• He starts losing his hearing from hunger.

• He ignores sounds because they are unimportant.

How does Brian try to catch fish in this chapter?

• With his bare hands

• By making a fishing spear

• Using a net made from vines

• By setting traps in the water

Why does Brian have trouble catching fish at first?

• The fish are too fast.

• His spear is too dull.

• He does not know where the fish are.

• He scares the fish away with his movements.

What does Brian realize about his body as time passes in the wilderness?

• He is getting thinner and weaker.

• He is becoming stronger and more in tune with nature.

• His body is shutting down due to lack of food.

• He feels no change in his body.

What tool does Brian decide he needs to improve for catching fish?

• His hatchet

• His bow and arrow

• His fishing spear

• A wooden club

What lesson does Brian learn about movement when hunting fish?

• He must be very slow and careful.

• He should make quick, sudden movements.

• He needs to splash the water to scare the fish into a trap.

• He should chase the fish aggressively.

How does Brian feel about his growing survival skills?

• He is frustrated and wants to give up.

• He is proud and confident in his progress.

• He is indifferent and doesn’t care.

• He is angry that he hasn’t been rescued yet.

Why does Brian think of his reflection in the water?

• He doesn’t recognize himself because of his changes.

• He enjoys looking at himself every morning.

• He uses it to scare the fish.

• He is afraid that animals might see him in the reflection.

How does Brian’s growing ability to observe his environment help him survive? Provide at least two examples from the chapter.

What emotions does Brian experience in Chapter 11, and how do they influence his actions?

One emotion Brian experiences is ______, it influences his actions by __________.