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WorksheetsHatchet Chapters 1-5 Quiz Review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 43mins
On pg. 31, the author explains, “When he opened them again it was evening and some of the sharp pain had abated -- there were many dull aches -- and the crash came back to him fully.” Based on the context, “abated” means that the pain:
increased
decreased
completely disappeared
stayed the same
What piece of evidence lets the reader know that Brian is nervous trying to land the plane?
“He desperately needed a lake right in front of the plane and all he saw through the windshield were trees, green death trees.”
“His stomach tightened into a series of rolling knots and his breath came in short bursts…”
“He wiped his mouth with the back of his arm and held the nose down.”
“Here, at first it was silent,...but when he started to listen, really listen, he heard thousands of things.”
What prior knowledge from the pilot helps Brian attempt to land the plane safely?
The pilot was using the headset to call for help.
The pilot taught him how the throttle increased/decreased the speed of the plane.
The pilot taught him that landing on water was safer than in trees.
The pilot directed him to fly on the proper course.
Brian mentions “The Secret” many times in chapters 1-4. Which piece of evidence best gave us a clue as to what “The Secret” really was?
“No, not secrets so much as just the Secret.”
“He saw her and she did not see him… There was a man in the car.”
“Divorce. A breaking word, an ugly breaking word.”
“His mother had driven him from the city… A drive in silence…”
Which piece of evidence best supports the claim: “Brian is a survivor.”?
“There was nothing obvious to eat and aside from about a million birds and the beaver he hadn't seen animals to trap and cook, and even if he got one somehow he didn't have any matches so he couldn't have a fire…”
“It means, a voice in his thoughts said, that they might not be coming for you tonight or even tomorrow.”
“He felt his heart rate increase as the fear started.”
“He pushed the picture away. So even if they didn't find him until tomorrow, he thought, he would be all right. He had plenty of water...”
On page 47, Brian remembers Perpich saying, “You are your most valuable asset.” Which of the following does NOT mean asset?
something of value
something useful
an obstacle
a resource
Which piece of evidence best shows that Brian has not given up hope of being rescued?
“Oh, yes, the hero usually found some kind of plant that he knew was good to eat and that took care of it.”
“They would find him. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon. Soon. Soon.”
“Then he went down, only this time to rest, to save something of himself. He lay on his side and put his head on his arm and closed his eyes.”
“There was a thing bothering him. He wasn't quite sure what it was but it kept chewing at the edge of his thoughts. Something about the plane and the pilot that would change things."
What season is it in the story?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
At the end of Ch. 5, what is Brian's next plan of action?
find safe drinking water and shelter
find shelter and protection from the mosquitos
find food and figure out where he is
find food and shelter
Which piece of evidence best supports the idea that the Secret is painful to Brian?
“Brian hated judges as he hated lawyers.”
“A breaking word. An ugly breaking word.”
“Brian felt his eyes beginning to burn and knew there would be tears.”
“Divorce. The Secret. Fights. Split.”
Which of the following words best replaces extensive as it is used in the passage below?
When a plane went down they mounted extensive searches and almost always they found the plane within a day or two.
speedy
thorough
immediate
external
The repetition of the phrase “they would” in paragraphs 1-3 mainly suggests that Brian
is excited for the adventures yet to come
doesn’t realize he’s in danger
is struggling to remain hopeful while scared
has a deep knowledge of rescue missions in the wild
Which of the following inferences about Brian is most strongly supported by paragraph 5?
Which home? The father home or the mother home. He stopped the thinking. It didn’t matter. Either on to his dad or back to his mother. Either way he would probably be home by late night or early morning, home where he could sit down and eat a large, cheesy, juicy burger with tomatoes and double fries with ketchup and a thick chocolate shake.
Brian is a happy, normal young man.
Brian knows he will be back home before the day’s end.
Brian doesn’t think his mother and father have his best interests in mind.
Brian’s parents are either divorced or separated.
What is most likely the author’s intent in paragraphs 12-13?
Nothing.
It kept coming back to that. He had nothing.
To transition from one idea to the next
To inform the reader that Brian is searching for supplies
To emphasize Brian’s increasing concern and loneliness
To highlight Brian’s ability to survive in the wild
Which of the following conclusions about Brian’s state of mind is best supported by the excerpt?
Brian is more than capable of saving himself from the challenges ahead.Incorrect. Maybe you inferred this on your own, but the excerpt doesn’t suggest that he is “more than capable”—not yet.
Though he tries to deny it, Brian is affected by his parents’ recent separation.
Brian finds comfort in daydreaming of his teachers, family, and social life.
Even as the time passes, Brian remains fully confident that he will be rescued.
Which passage from the text best supports your answer to Question 5?
“Maybe I should try and figure out just how I stand.”
“They would look for him, look for the plane. His father and mother would be frantic.”
“The father home or the mother home. He stopped the thinking. It didn’t matter.”
“He reached into his pockets and took out everything he had and laid it on the grass in front of him.”
Which of these inferences about Brian’s old teacher Mr. Perpich is best supported by the text?
He was an optimistic man who believed in his students.
He was a strict disciplinarian whom most students disliked.
He believed in always following the rules.
He was likely an experienced, resourceful camper himself.
Which passage from the text best supports the answer to question 7?
“‘You are your most valuable asset. Don’t forget that. You are the best thing you have.’”
“All Perpich would say is that I have to get motivated.”
“I wish you were here, Perpich. I’m hungry and I’d trade everything I have for a hamburger.”
“Perpich would tell him to quit messing around.”
Which meaning of asset most closely matches its meaning in the following excerpt?
No, wait. One other thing. Those were all the things he had, but he also had himself. Perpich used to drum that into them—”You are your most valuable asset. Don’t forget that. You are the best thing you have.”
| noun | something owned by a person or company
| noun | a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
| noun | equipment employed in military operations, such as planes or ships
| noun | the property of a deceased person
Which event happened first?
Brian realizes he is extremely hungry.
Brian reassures himself that he will be rescued soon.
Brian takes stock of all of his supplies and materials.
Brian momentarily thinks about his complex situation with his parents.
Which event happened last?
Brian realizes he is extremely hungry.
Brian reassures himself that he will be rescued soon.
Brian takes stock of all of his supplies and materials.
Brian momentarily thinks about his complex situation with his parents.
