Exploring Survival in Hatchet Chapter 12

In Chapter 12 of 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, Brian struggles to catch fish with a spear he crafted, realizing the need for a faster tool. He decides to invent a bow and arrow, drawing inspiration from primitive man. While searching for suitable wood, he encounters a bird and imagines it as a potential food source. His hopes rise when he hears a plane, but they are crushed when it flies away without noticing him. Brian is left feeling hopeless and alone, realizing the difficulty of surviving without rescue.

What was Brian's initial method for catching fish?

• Using a net

• Using his hands

• Using a fishing rod

• Using a fish spear

Why did Brian's fish spear fail to catch fish?

• The fish were too fast

• The spear was too heavy

• The fish were too small

• The water was too deep

What did Brian decide to invent after his spear failed?

• A trap

• A harpoon

• A bow and arrow

• A fishing net

What did Brian eat to feel full for the first time?

• A fish

• A turtle egg and berries

• A bird

• A rabbit

What startled Brian while he was searching for wood?

• A bear

• A snake

• A deer

• A bird

What characteristic did Brian look for in the wood for his bow?

• Flexibility and snap

• Smoothness and texture

• Thickness and weight

• Length and color

What did Brian hear while he was chopping wood?

• A waterfall

• A thunderstorm

• A plane engine

• A bear growling

What did Brian do to try to signal the plane?

• Used a mirror to reflect sunlight

• Waved his arms

• Started a bonfire

• Shouted loudly

How did Brian feel when the plane flew away?

• Hopeless

• Indifferent

• Angry

• Relieved

What did Brian realize he could not do without hope?

• Catch fish

• Survive

• Make a bow

• Play the game