Hatchet Chapters 5-8 Reading Comprehension Quiz

What does Brian discover he can make fire with?

• Two sticks rubbing together

• A match he found in his pocket

• His hatchet and a rock

• Lightning striking a tree

What type of shelter does Brian build to protect himself?

• A cave in the rocks

• A lean-to against a rock ledge

• A treehouse in a tall pine

• A hole in the ground

What is the first meat that Brian successfully catches and eats?

• A. A rabbit

• B. Fish

• C. Birds

• D. Squirrel

What serious injury does Brian suffer while gathering food?

• A. A broken arm

• B. A sprained ankle

• C. Porcupine quills

• D. A snake bite

What does Brian name the lake where his plane crashed?

• Lost Lake

• Survival Lake

• Death Lake

• Lake Hope

What major change happens to Brian's physical appearance during these chapters?

• He grows much taller

• His hair turns gray from stress

• He loses a lot of weight

• He develops a permanent limp

What helps Brian improve his ability to catch fish?

• Making a fishing pole

• Building a fish trap

• Learning to see their shadows in the water

• Using worms as bait

What dangerous animal encounter does Brian have while picking berries?

• A. A wolf

• B. A bear