Exploring Chapter 11 of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

In Chapter 11 of 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, Brian works on camp maintenance, including relocating eggs and collecting wood. He reflects on his physical and mental changes, noting heightened senses and improved awareness. Brian prepares a signal fire and observes the lake, realizing the potential for fishing. He devises a strategy to catch fish using a spear, while contemplating his survival and the beauty of nature.

What did Brian do to keep himself from eating another egg while transferring them?

• He cooked them immediately.

• He gave them to animals.

• He threw them into the lake.

• He buried them near his sleeping area.

How did Brian's body change due to his time in the wilderness?

• He gained weight.

• He became more muscular.

• He lost extra weight and tanned.

• He developed a rash.

What did Brian notice about his senses and perception?

• He lost his sense of smell.

• He started hearing and seeing things more clearly.

• He became more forgetful.

• He became more clumsy.

Why did Brian decide to prepare a signal fire?

• To keep warm at night.

• To cook his food.

• To signal for help if he heard a plane.

• To scare away animals.

What emotion did Brian feel when he remembered the plane crash?

• Indifference

• Anger

• Fear

• Joy

What did Brian discover in the lake that could be used as food?

• Fish, clams, and crayfish

• Frogs

• Turtles

• Snakes

How did Brian plan to catch the fish in the lake?

• Using a fishing rod

• With a net

• By making a small fish spear

• With his bare hands

What did Brian think about as a reward for his hard work?

• Another egg

• A nap

• A piece of meat

• A dessert

What did Brian plan to look for while searching for spear wood?

• Herbs

• Nuts

• Mushrooms

• Raspberries

What did Brian use to sharpen and shape the spear?

• A knife

• A rock

• The hatchet

• His teeth