Exploring Survival in Hatchet Chapter 17

In Chapter 17 of 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, Brian works to rebuild his camp after a storm, focusing on creating a fire and shelter. He dreams of retrieving a survival pack from the submerged plane, which he believes contains essential supplies. Brian catches fish to gain strength and plans to build a raft to reach the plane. Despite challenges, he constructs a raft and attempts to reach the plane, driven by the hope of finding the survival pack.

What was Brian's first priority upon returning to his campsite?

• Starting a fire

• Making a weapon

• Rebuilding the shelter

• Finding food

What natural event had helped Brian find dry wood for his fire?

• Heavy rainfall

• A snowstorm

• A tornado

• A flood

What did Brian use to make his fish spear?

• A broken tree branch

• A piece of metal from the plane

• Wood from the forest

• A sharpened rock

How did Brian manage to stabilize his raft?

• Using vines as ropes

• Selecting logs with limbs

• Using mud as an adhesive

• Tying stones to it

What was Brian's main goal in reaching the plane?

• To dismantle the plane for building materials

• To use the plane as a signal for rescue

• To retrieve the survival pack

• To find shelter inside the plane

What did Brian use to tie the raft to the plane?

• Shoelaces

• Ropes found in the camp

• Strips from his windbreaker

• Vines from the forest

What challenge did Brian face while pushing the raft towards the plane?

• All of the above

• Leaking raft

• Heavy currents

• Strong winds

What kept Brian motivated to reach the plane despite the difficulties?

• All of the above

• The possibility of rescue

• The need for a better shelter

• The hope of finding food

What realization did Brian have about the beauty of his surroundings?

• It was overwhelming

• It was indescribable

• It was terrifying

• It was comforting

How did Brian feel about his life changes after the ordeal?

• Angry and frustrated

• Sad and nostalgic

• Grateful and enlightened

• Confused and lost