Exploring Chapter 2 of Hatchet

Brian is in a plane with an unresponsive pilot. He struggles to control the plane, attempts to use the radio for help, and faces the reality of a potential crash landing. Despite his fear and lack of knowledge, he tries to prepare for the inevitable, considering landing in a lake to minimize impact.

What was Brian's initial reaction when he realized the pilot was unresponsive?

• He immediately took control of the plane.

• He screamed for help.

• He tried to wake the pilot up.

• He jumped out of the plane.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Brian do to try and control the plane?

• He pushed the throttle forward.

• He pulled back on the control wheel.

• He turned off the engine.

• He adjusted the flaps.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Brian hope to find on the plane's dashboard?

• A map

• A parachute

• A manual

• A compass

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Brian discover that he needed to use to call for help?

• The throttle

• The radio

• The altimeter

• The emergency beacon

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Brian feel when he first tried to use the radio?

• Confident

• Panicked

• Indifferent

• Relieved

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Brian realize about the microphone switch?

• It was out of battery.

• It was not connected.

• It needed to be turned off to hear responses.

• It was broken.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was Brian's main concern as he continued to fly the plane?

• Finding a place to land

• Running out of fuel

• Losing altitude

• Navigating to his destination

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Brian decide was the best option for landing the plane?

• In a field

• In a lake

• In a clearing

• On a road

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What did Brian repeatedly chant to himself as he prepared for the emergency landing?

• I can do this

• Easy say, hard do

• Stay calm

• Help is coming

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What happened to the plane's engine towards the end of the transcript?

• It caught fire.

• It roared violently and died.

• It exploded.

• It started to work perfectly.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7