Survival Challenges in Hatchet

The video continues a dramatic reading of 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, focusing on Brian's survival after a tornado devastates his camp. Brian rebuilds his shelter, reflects on his situation, and dreams of retrieving a survival pack from a submerged plane. He prepares for the day, builds a raft, and attempts to reach the plane, facing challenges along the way. The chapter concludes with anticipation for Brian's next steps.

What is the main focus of the introduction in the reading of Hatchet?

• Discussing the book's publication history

• Explaining the book's themes

• Describing the author's background

• Setting the mood for the story

What natural disaster does Brian face upon returning to his campsite?

• An earthquake

• A tornado

• A flood

• A wildfire

What does Brian focus on rebuilding first after the tornado?

• His weapons

• His food supply

• His shelter

• His fishing gear

What does Brian reflect on while rebuilding his shelter?

• His survival skills

• The wildlife around him

• His family back home

• The weather conditions

What emotion does Brian feel as he contemplates his survival situation?

• Anger

• Excitement

• Fear

• Loneliness

What does Brian dream about that gives him hope?

• Catching a large fish

• Being rescued by a helicopter

• The survival pack in the plane

• Finding a new shelter

What does Brian plan to do in the morning after his hopeful dream?

• Build a new shelter

• Retrieve the survival pack

• Explore the forest

• Go fishing

What challenge does Brian face while building the raft?

• Lack of materials

• Wild animals

• Strong winds

• Difficulty in keeping logs together

What realization does Brian have while attempting to reach the plane?

• The journey is harder than expected

• The plane is too far

• He needs more food

• The raft is too small

What does Brian reflect on while watching the sunset?

• His survival skills

• The weather conditions

• His family and the beauty of the wilderness

• The challenges he faces