Brian's Journey in Hatchet

The transcript describes a scene from 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, where 13-year-old Brian Robinson is flying in a small plane with a pilot. As Brian reflects on his parents' recent divorce, he experiences the thrill of flying for the first time. His mother had given him a hatchet as a gift before the flight. During the journey, the pilot suffers a heart attack, leaving Brian in a precarious situation.

What is the title of the book being discussed?

• Brian's Winter

• The Voyage

• The River

• Hatchet

What type of plane is Brian flying in?

• Boeing 747

• Cessna 406

• Airbus A320

• Piper PA-28

How old is Brian Robeson?

• 10

• 15

• 13

• 12

What word does Brian associate with his parents' separation?

• Separation

• Divorce

• Breakup

• Split

What secret does Brian hold about his mother?

• Her new job

• Her illness

• Her role in the divorce

• Her new partner

What does the pilot allow Brian to do during the flight?

• Serve refreshments

• Navigate the route

• Talk on the radio

• Fly the plane

What does Brian notice about the pilot's behavior?

• He is very talkative

• He is silent and focused

• He is nervous

• He is sleepy

What does Brian think about lawyers and judges?

• He dislikes them

• He is indifferent

• He wants to be one

• He respects them

What is Brian's father's profession?

• Teacher

• Mechanical Engineer

• Doctor

• Pilot

What gift does Brian's mother give him for the trip?

• A map

• A compass

• A hatchet

• A book