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WorksheetsHatchet by Gary Paulsen Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
What physical problems does Brian experience on his first day after the crash?
He is exhausted and cold
He is attacked by a bear
He is stung by a scorpion
He is sunburnt
What advice does Brian remember from Mr. Perpich, his former English teacher?
Always trust your instincts
Keep thinking and being positive
Tomorrow will be better than today
Don't let mistakes defeat you
How does Brian's reaction to the destruction of his campsite show that he really is thinking like the 'new Brian'?
He gives up and wants to die
He laughs it off and starts over
He becomes angry and seeks revenge
He remains calm and starts rebuilding
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?
To emphasize the importance of the survival pack
To highlight the disappointment of not having the survival pack
To illustrate the weight of the survival pack
To show Brian's excitement about the survival pack
What is Brian's best quality in the story?
His physical and mental strength
His problem-solving approach to challenges
His ability to adapt to changing circumstances
His positive attitude
What is the setting of the story?
The Canadian wilderness
A desert
A city
A tropical island
What is a key theme in Hatchet?
Keeping secrets can lead to disaster
With determination, a person can overcome major challenges
Family is the greatest of life's treasures
Living in the natural world brings peace and healing
What is the author's message about survival in the wild in Hatchet?
Survival in the wild is impossible and no one can do it.
Survival in the wild is easy and requires no effort.
Survival in the wild only requires luck and nothing else.
Survival in the wild requires resourcefulness, resilience, and adaptability.
How does the author of Hatchet convey the theme of survival in Hatchet?
Through the protagonist's struggle to survive in the wilderness after a plane crash.
Through the protagonist's successful career.
By exploring the protagonist's childhood memories.
By focusing on the protagonist's love life.
What is the significance of the title 'Hatchet' in relation to the theme of the story?
The title 'Hatchet' represents the main character's love for camping.
The title 'Hatchet' symbolizes the main character's tool for survival and the theme of resilience and resourcefulness.
The title 'Hatchet' signifies the main character's fear of the wilderness.
The title 'Hatchet' is irrelevant to the theme of the story.
What does Brian learn about nature during his time in the wilderness?
That nature is cruel and unforgiving
That nature is indifferent to his survival
That nature is a source of food and shelter
That nature is a beautiful but dangerous place
How does Brian's relationship with the wilderness change over time?
He becomes more fearful of the wilderness
He becomes more comfortable and skilled at surviving in the wilderness
He becomes more resentful of the wilderness
He becomes more dependent on the wilderness
What is the significance of the fire that Brian makes?
It signifies his acceptance of his situation
It represents his fear of the dark
It symbolizes his hope for rescue
It is a symbol of his anger towards his predicament
How does Brian's attitude towards the animals in the wilderness change over time?
He becomes more fearful of them
He starts to see them as potential food sources
He begins to consider them as his friends
He starts to ignore them
What does the 'Secret' refer to in the story?
Brian's hidden stash of food
The knowledge about his mother's affair
The location of the plane crash
Brian's plan to escape the wilderness
What is the significance of the 'gut cherries' in the story?
They symbolize Brian's hope for survival
They represent Brian's first food source in the wilderness
They are a symbol of Brian's despair and loneliness
They signify Brian's acceptance of his situation
How does Brian's perception of time change during his stay in the wilderness?
He loses track of time completely
He starts to measure time by the sun and moon
He becomes obsessed with counting the days
He ignores the concept of time completely
What role does the hatchet play in Brian's transformation throughout the story?
The hatchet is a symbol of Brian's past life
The hatchet is a tool that helps Brian survive and adapt to his new environment
The hatchet represents Brian's fear and anxiety
The hatchet has no significant role in Brian's transformation
