Exploring Survival in Hatchet Chapter 14

In Chapter 14 of 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, Brian learns the importance of avoiding mistakes in the wilderness, as they can have dire consequences. After a skunk encounter, he realizes the need for a secure shelter and food storage. He improves his shelter and devises a method to store live fish, ensuring a steady food supply. These experiences teach him valuable lessons about survival and the relentless drive for food in nature.

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of Chapter 14?

• The dangers of the wilderness

• The significance of small mistakes

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of companionship

What animal does Brian encounter that teaches him a painful lesson?

• A wolf

• A porcupine

• A skunk

• A bear

How does Brian initially react to the skunk digging up his eggs?

• He throws sand at it

• He tries to scare it away with a stick

• He tries to catch it

• He ignores it

What is the second most important thing about nature that Brian learns?

• The need for companionship

• The beauty of the wilderness

• The continuous work for food

• The importance of shelter

What material does Brian use to improve the walls of his shelter?

• Leaves and vines

• Dead pine logs and branches

• Mud and stones

• Animal hides

Why does Brian decide to create a food shelf?

• To protect his food from animals

• To organize his supplies

• To keep his food dry

• To make his shelter more comfortable

What problem does Brian face when trying to store food on the ledge?

• The ledge is too small

• The ledge is covered in bird manure

• The ledge is too high to reach

• The ledge is unstable

How does Brian solve the problem of reaching the high ledge?

• He stacks rocks to create steps

• He uses a rope to pull himself up

• He climbs the rock face directly

• He builds a ladder from dead pine branches

What innovative solution does Brian come up with to store live fish?

• He uses a net to keep fish in the water

• He digs a hole near the lake

• He creates a fish trap with branches

• He builds a fish pond with rocks

What does Brian use to make a gate for his fish pond?

• Animal hides

• Branches and vines

• Small willows woven into a mesh

• Rocks and mud