Hatchet, Chapter 12

Why was the fish spear initially ineffective for catching fish?

• The spear was too heavy to wield quickly.

• The fish were too fast to be caught by the spear.

• The water was too murky to see the fish clearly.

• He was not skilled enough at spear fishing.

How did Brian modify the tip of his spear to improve its effectiveness?

• He sharpened it to a finer point.

• He added a small stone to the tip.

• He split the tip to create two prongs.

• He made the tip wider and flatter.

What new hunting tool did Brian realize he needed to invent to catch fish more effectively?

• A fishing net

• A fish trap

• A bow and arrow

• A longer spear

What did Brian eat for breakfast after his initial unsuccessful attempts at fishing?

• Cooked fish and berries

• Turtle eggs and raspberries

• Bird meat and wild greens

• Only a few handfuls of berries

What kind of bird did Brian almost step on?

• Speckled brown and gray

• Small and quick

• A grouse

• A partridge

What sound did Brian hear while chopping wood?

• A persistent whine like insects

• A roaring animal

• A distant waterfall

• The wind in the trees

What was Brian trying to make while chopping wood?

• A shelter

• A fire

• A bow

• A spear

What was Brian's immediate reaction after realizing the sound was a plane?

• He ran to his camp to build a signal fire

• He shouted for help

• He hid in his shelter

• He tried to shoot an arrow at it