Hatchet by Gary Paulsen - Chapter 1 Quiz

What type of plane is Brian flying in?

• A Piper Cub

• A Cessna 406

• A Boeing 747

• A Beechcraft Bonanza

What word does Brian associate with the events leading up to the flight?

• Adventure

• Freedom

• Divorce

• Journey

How does Brian feel about the pilot initially?

• He feels a strong connection with him.

• He is scared of him.

• He thinks of him as a machine, part of the plane.

• He finds him talkative and friendly.

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

• Navigate using the map

• Fly the plane

• Communicate with air traffic control

• Perform a landing

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

• A map

• A compass

• A hatchet

• A book

What does Brian notice about the pilot's condition before the heart attack?

• The pilot is eating.

• The pilot is rubbing his shoulder and grimacing.

• The pilot is sleeping.

• The pilot is singing.

What is Brian's initial reaction when the pilot has a heart attack?

• He immediately takes control of the plane.

• He panics and is frozen with terror.

• He calls for help on the radio.

• He tries to wake the pilot.

What does Brian remember about a similar situation he witnessed before?

• A car accident

• A heart attack at a shopping mall

• A plane crash

• A fire in a building

What does Brian realize about his situation after the pilot's heart attack?

• He has enough fuel to reach his destination.

• He is alone in the plane with no pilot.

• He is close to landing.

• He can easily contact air traffic control.

What is the main emotion Brian feels when he understands the pilot's condition?

• Excitement

• Joy

• Relief

• Terror