Hatchet Chapters 3 and 4

What was Brian's immediate thought when the plane began to glide and he realized the lakes were gone?

• I'm going to make it.

• Going to die.

• I need to find a map.

• The pilot will wake up.

What action did Brian take when he spotted an L-shaped lake slightly to the right?

• He pulled the wheel back to gain altitude.

• He pushed the right rudder pedal gently.

• He tried to contact air traffic control.

• He closed his eyes and hoped for the best.

What happened immediately after the plane hit the trees?

• The plane exploded into flames.

• The wings caught pines, breaking back, and dust blew into Brian's face.

• The plane landed smoothly on the lake.

• Brian was able to call for help.

After escaping the submerged plane, what was Brian's physical state?

• He felt refreshed and ready to swim to shore.

• He was able to stand up and walk on the water.

• He was vomiting, swimming, and pulling himself through weeds and muck.

• He immediately lost consciousness.

Which of the following details did Brian remember about the day of the crash?

• The time on the bank clock, the temperature, and the date.

• The color of the sky, the type of car, and the name of the bike trail.

• The number of people at the mall, the brand of his bike, and the time of day.

• The name of his friend, the type of shirt his mother wore, and the exact location of the crash.

What was Brian's immediate reaction upon opening his eyes after the crash?

• He felt a sense of calm and relief.

• He screamed, believing the crash was still happening and he was going to die.

• He immediately tried to call for help.

• He felt a sudden surge of anger and frustration.

What was Brian's first major realization after he managed to raise himself from the water?

• He was completely uninjured.

• He was still in the middle of the lake.

• The crash was over, and he was alive.

• He needed to find his friend, Terry, immediately.

Describe Brian's physical condition after he woke up from his sleep following the crash.

• He felt refreshed and completely free of pain.

• He experienced only minor bruises and a slight headache.

• He was still in pain all over, with cramped and aching legs, a hurting back, and a keening throb in his head.

• He felt numb and unable to move any part of his body.

What was the man's initial assessment of his injuries after the crash?

• His arms and legs were broken.

• He had a fractured skull.

• His body was more bruised than broken.

• He had no injuries at all.

What did the man do to try and keep warm after the crash?

• He built a small fire.

• He wrapped himself in a blanket he found.

• He pulled the torn remnants of his windbreaker around his shoulders.

• He exercised vigorously to generate body heat.