Hatchet, Chapter 5

What was Brian's immediate physical sensation upon waking?

• Extreme hunger

• Unbearable thirst

• Overwhelming fear

• Deep sadness

How did Brian manage to drink water from the lake?

• He swam to the middle of the lake.

• He used his hatchet to dig a small well.

• He found a clear spring nearby.

• He balanced on a log extending into the clear water.

What significant realization did Brian have after drinking water and his mind started to work?

• He was close to a rescue team.

• He was alone in the Canadian North Woods.

• He had enough supplies to survive.

• He could build a shelter easily.

Why did Brian believe searchers would eventually find him?

• He had left a clear trail.

• He had a working radio.

• Pilots always filed flight plans.

• He saw smoke from a distant fire.

What was the main advice Brian's English teacher, Perpich, always gave to students?

• Always be prepared for emergencies.

• Stay positive and motivated.

• Focus on your studies.

• Always carry a hatchet.

Which of the following items was NOT among Brian's possessions when he emptied his pockets?

• A digital watch

• A compass

• A billfold with a $20 bill

• A fingernail clipper

Why did Brian realize that searchers might have difficulty finding him?

• He had moved too far from the crash site.

• The plane had veered off its original flight plan after the pilot's heart attack.

• He had no way to signal for help.

• The weather conditions were too severe for searching.

After fighting off panic, what two immediate needs did Brian identify for his survival?

• Finding a way to signal and building a raft.

• Getting motivated and finding his way back to civilization.

• Securing shelter and finding food.

• Learning to hunt and making a fire.