Exploring Hatchet Chapter 3 Themes and Characters

Brian is in a plane that is about to crash. He desperately searches for a lake to land safely. As he maneuvers the plane, he struggles with speed and control. The plane crashes into a lake, and Brian fights to escape. He eventually reaches land, exhausted but alive.

What was Brian's initial reaction when he realized the plane was going to crash?

• He tried to contact air traffic control.

• He screamed in silence.

• He looked for a parachute.

• He tried to wake up the pilot.

What did Brian desperately need to find in front of him?

• A mountain

• A lake

• A field

• A road

How did Brian try to adjust the plane's direction towards the lake?

• By pushing forward on the wheel

• By using the right rudder pedal

• By pulling back on the wheel

• By using the left rudder pedal

What did Brian see at the edge of the pond?

• A bear

• A wolf

• A deer

• A moose

What happened to the plane when it hit the trees?

• The engine caught fire.

• The wings broke off.

• It exploded immediately.

• It bounced back into the air.

What was Brian's immediate reaction after the plane hit the water?

• He unbuckled his seatbelt.

• He looked for the emergency exit.

• He tried to swim to the surface.

• He screamed in fear and pain.

What did Brian struggle with while trying to escape the sinking plane?

• His seatbelt

• The window

• The door handle

• The control panel

What did Brian feel as he reached the surface of the water?

• Relief

• Cold

• Pain

• Exhaustion

What did Brian catch hold of to pull himself onto the shore?

• A piece of the plane

• Weeds and muck

• A rock

• A tree branch

What happened to Brian after he reached the shore?

• He started a fire.

• He built a shelter.

• He looked for help.

• He lost consciousness.