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Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
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1.

What physical problems does Brian experience on his first day after the crash?

a)

He is exhausted and cold

b)

He is attacked by a bear

c)

He is stung by a scorpion

d)

He is sunburnt

2.

What advice does Brian remember from Mr. Perpich, his former English teacher?

a)

Always trust your instincts

b)

Keep thinking and being positive

c)

Tomorrow will be better than today

d)

Don't let mistakes defeat you

3.

How does Brian's reaction to the destruction of his campsite show that he really is thinking like the 'new Brian'?

a)

He gives up and wants to die

b)

He laughs it off and starts over

c)

He becomes angry and seeks revenge

d)

He remains calm and starts rebuilding

4.

The narrator says that the survival pack 'was like all the holidays in the world, all the birthdays there were.' Why do you think the narrator chose this figurative language?

a)

To emphasize the importance of the survival pack

b)

To highlight the disappointment of not having the survival pack

c)

To illustrate the weight of the survival pack

d)

To show Brian's excitement about the survival pack

5.

What is Brian's best quality in the story?

a)

His physical and mental strength

b)

His problem-solving approach to challenges

c)

His ability to adapt to changing circumstances

d)

His positive attitude

6.

What is the setting of the story?

a)

The Canadian wilderness

b)

A desert

c)

A city

d)

A tropical island

7.

What is a key theme in Hatchet?

a)

Keeping secrets can lead to disaster

b)

With determination, a person can overcome major challenges

c)

Family is the greatest of life's treasures

d)

Living in the natural world brings peace and healing

8.

What is the author's message about survival in the wild in Hatchet?

a)

Survival in the wild is impossible and no one can do it.

b)

Survival in the wild is easy and requires no effort.

c)

Survival in the wild only requires luck and nothing else.

d)

Survival in the wild requires resourcefulness, resilience, and adaptability.

9.

How does the author of Hatchet convey the theme of survival in Hatchet?

a)

Through the protagonist's struggle to survive in the wilderness after a plane crash.

b)

Through the protagonist's successful career.

c)

By exploring the protagonist's childhood memories.

d)

By focusing on the protagonist's love life.

10.

What is the significance of the title 'Hatchet' in relation to the theme of the story?

a)

The title 'Hatchet' represents the main character's love for camping.

b)

The title 'Hatchet' symbolizes the main character's tool for survival and the theme of resilience and resourcefulness.

c)

The title 'Hatchet' signifies the main character's fear of the wilderness.

d)

The title 'Hatchet' is irrelevant to the theme of the story.

11.

What does Brian learn about nature during his time in the wilderness?

a)

That nature is cruel and unforgiving

b)

That nature is indifferent to his survival

c)

That nature is a source of food and shelter

d)

That nature is a beautiful but dangerous place

12.

How does Brian's relationship with the wilderness change over time?

a)

He becomes more fearful of the wilderness

b)

He becomes more comfortable and skilled at surviving in the wilderness

c)

He becomes more resentful of the wilderness

d)

He becomes more dependent on the wilderness

13.

What is the significance of the fire that Brian makes?

a)

It signifies his acceptance of his situation

b)

It represents his fear of the dark

c)

It symbolizes his hope for rescue

d)

It is a symbol of his anger towards his predicament

14.

How does Brian's attitude towards the animals in the wilderness change over time?

a)

He becomes more fearful of them

b)

He starts to see them as potential food sources

c)

He begins to consider them as his friends

d)

He starts to ignore them

15.

What does the 'Secret' refer to in the story?

a)

Brian's hidden stash of food

b)

The knowledge about his mother's affair

c)

The location of the plane crash

d)

Brian's plan to escape the wilderness

16.

What is the significance of the 'gut cherries' in the story?

a)

They symbolize Brian's hope for survival

b)

They represent Brian's first food source in the wilderness

c)

They are a symbol of Brian's despair and loneliness

d)

They signify Brian's acceptance of his situation

17.

How does Brian's perception of time change during his stay in the wilderness?

a)

He loses track of time completely

b)

He starts to measure time by the sun and moon

c)

He becomes obsessed with counting the days

d)

He ignores the concept of time completely

18.

What role does the hatchet play in Brian's transformation throughout the story?

a)

The hatchet is a symbol of Brian's past life

b)

The hatchet is a tool that helps Brian survive and adapt to his new environment

c)

The hatchet represents Brian's fear and anxiety

d)

The hatchet has no significant role in Brian's transformation