Hatchet Chapter 10-13 Flashcards

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Did he make it back in time to signal the airplane?

No, he lit the fire, but the pilot didn't see it.

What was Brian's first idea to catch fish, and did it work?

He thought of making a spear, but it didn't work.

What reminded Brian of the fish in the lake when he was looking for food?

A king fisher

What was an added bonus of the fire?

The smoke kept the mosquitoes away. Signup and view all the answers

Why hadn't Brian thought of fish before?

He had only looked at the surface of the water, not under the water. Signup and view all the answers

What did Brian hear when he was in the woods?

An airplane Signup and view all the answers

What was Brian's second idea to catch fish?

He would try to make a bow and arrow and shoot the fish. Signup and view all the answers

What animal had Brian heard in the night?

A turtle Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't Brian catch a fish at first?

He forgot that water distorts images, and things aren't exactly where they appear to be. Signup and view all the answers

What did the turtle leave behind?

A nest full of eggs Signup and view all the answers

What did Brian build on top of the rock shelter?

A signal fire Signup and view all the answers

How many days have passed since the plane crash?

Forty-seven days Signup and view all the answers

What did Brian have to spend most of his time doing?

Finding food and wood for his fire Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Brian light the signal fire right away?

He decided to wait until he thought he heard a plane because he couldn't have kept the fire lit all the time. Signup and view all the answers

What happened the first time Brian tried to use his bow?

It exploded into splinters and almost blinded him. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Brian so excited?

The eggs were something to eat besides berries. Signup and view all the answers

What did Brian do that attracted the fish?

He put the remains of the fish he had eaten back into the water, and the fish all came and swarmed that area making it easier for Brian to catch them. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Signal and Rescue Efforts

Brian lit a signal fire, but the pilot of the airplane did not see it.
He decided to wait to light the signal fire until he thought he heard a plane, as maintaining it constantly was not feasible.

Fishing Attempts

Brian's first attempt to catch fish involved making a spear, which proved unsuccessful.
For fishing, he later planned to create a bow and arrow to shoot fish.
He had previously overlooked fish because he only looked at the water's surface, missing what lay beneath.

Wildlife Interactions

While searching for food, Brian spotted a kingfisher, which reminded him of the fish in the lake.
He heard an airplane while in the woods and also encountered a turtle during the night, which left behind a nest full of eggs.
The turtle eggs provided Brian an exciting food source apart from the berries he was reliant on.

Resource Management

To keep mosquitoes away, Brian benefited from the smoke produced by his fire.
He spent most of his time foraging for food and collecting wood to maintain his fire.

Challenges and Learning

Brian struggled initially with fishing due to not accounting for the distortion of images in water, making it difficult to judge where fish truly were.
His first attempt to use the bow resulted in the bow exploding, causing almost serious injury.
After eating some fish, Brian threw the remains back into the water, attracting more fish and making them easier to catch.

Timeline

A total of forty-seven days had passed since the plane crash, indicating Brian's extended time in survival mode.

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Test your knowledge of chapters 10-13 from 'Hatchet' through these flashcards. Explore key events and Brian's survival tactics as he navigates challenges in the wilderness. Perfect for anyone studying the book or preparing for exams.