Hatchet, Chapter 6

What was Brian's initial idea for a shelter before finding the overhang?

• A cave

• A lean-to

• A treehouse

• A tent

How did Brian locate the ideal shelter spot?

• He followed a trail of animal tracks.

• He used his hatchet to clear a space.

• He found a scooped-out area under a ledge on the northern side of a stone ridge.

• He stumbled upon an abandoned cabin.

What effect did drinking cold lake water have on Brian's hunger?

• It temporarily satisfied his hunger.

• It made him feel full and sleepy.

• It intensified his hunger.

• It caused him to feel nauseous.

What food source did Brian remember from a survival show that Air Force pilots ate in the wilderness?

• Fish from a river

• Wild berries

• Lizards

• Edible roots

How did Brian plan to navigate while searching for berries to avoid getting lost?

• By following animal trails.

• By keeping the lake and the rock ridge in sight.

• By marking trees with his hatchet.

• By using the sun's position.

How did Brian find the berry bushes?

• He stumbled upon them by chance.

• He followed a flock of reddish-orange birds.

• He used his hatchet to clear a path to them.

• He remembered seeing them from the plane.

What were the characteristics of the berries Brian found?

• They were sweet and juicy, like grapes.

• They were small, blue, and very sweet.

• They were bright red, tart, and had large pits.

• They were green, bitter, and grew individually.

What was the first major improvement Brian made to his shelter after finding food?

• He built a fire pit.

• He wove a wall across the opening of the rock overhang.

• He dug a trench around it for drainage.

• He covered the floor with soft leaves.