Hatchet Chapter 5 Flashcards

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What attacks Brian first?

Mosquitos (correct)

Bears

Snakes

Wolves

What is diction?

The choice of words.

How does Gary Paulsen develop Brian's character through diction?

It makes it sound like Brian was actually about to die of hunger and thirst.

What is a summary of chapter 5?

Brian is on an island and ends up getting a sunburn while asleep. He has to fight through his hunger and thirst to survive. He has to try to find a way to survive long enough until his parents find him. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of part #1 in the article 'What Would Peter Do'?

Peter is telling us about a hunting trip the men went on that starts to become dangerous. Signup and view all the answers

What is supporting detail number one from the article?

The trip was in Cascades Mountain in Oregon which the snow became deeper the farther he walked up the mountain. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of part #2?

The man got so excited about following the elk that he forgot to pay attention to where he was. Signup and view all the answers

What is supporting detail number two?

He wasn't paying attention and tripped over the log and fell in the snow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of part #3?

The man had remembered what he had learned at a survival training and used that learning to help him find his truck. Signup and view all the answers

What is supporting detail number three?

He remembered to stop, sit down, take a sip of water, and rest for thirty minutes so he would calm down and he could reconstruct what had happened. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of part #4?

There are 8 things to remember during a crisis. Signup and view all the answers

What is supporting detail number four?

Don't worry about others that aren't with you, do what is best for you. Signup and view all the answers

How does paragraph 1 in part #1 contribute to the article?

It is telling us that Peter was telling us the story about the man that he saw. It also tells us about the place he went and why he went. Signup and view all the answers

What similarities do the hunter and Brian have?

They both have a fixed mindset at first and end up having a growth mindset at the end. Signup and view all the answers

What differences do Brian and the hunter have?

Brian is having a situation that is a die or survive situation while the hunter is in a situation that is dangerous but just isn't a do or die situation. Signup and view all the answers

What is fixed and growth mindset?

Fixed mindset is when you fail and you say I can't or you say it is too hard and growth mindset is when you will keep trying and not get frustrated over messing up or failing. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 5 of Hatchet

Brian faces an initial attack from mosquitos, highlighting his vulnerability in the wild.
He suffers a sunburn while sleeping on the island, emphasizing his struggle with survival.
Hunger and thirst become critical challenges for Brian as he seeks ways to survive until rescue.

Diction and Character Development

Diction plays a vital role in illustrating Brian's desperation for food and water.
The choice of words creates a vivid sense of Brian's dire situation, enhancing reader empathy.

"What Would Peter Do" Article Analysis

Part 1 centers around a hunting trip in the Cascades Mountains, where conditions become perilous due to deepening snow.
In Part 2, the excitement of pursuing an elk distracts the man, leading him to lose awareness of his surroundings.
A pivotal survival moment occurs in Part 3, where the man recalls survival techniques to navigate back to his truck effectively.
Part 4 outlines eight crucial survival tips during crises, emphasizing personal safety over concern for others.

Supporting Details

Increasing snow depth in Oregon poses significant challenges for the hunter.
The hunter's carelessness causes him to trip over a log, emphasizing the dangers in the wilderness.
Key survival strategies include taking breaks and hydrating to maintain composure and clarity.

Mindset Comparison

Both Brian and the hunter begin with a fixed mindset but evolve towards a growth mindset through their experiences.
Brian's situation is a life-or-death struggle, contrasting with the hunter's dangerous yet non-lethal predicament.
Fixed mindset denotes a failure response of "I can't," while a growth mindset embraces persistence despite setbacks.

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Test your understanding of Chapter 5 of 'Hatchet' with these flashcards. Explore key concepts such as diction, character development, and Brian's experiences on the island. Perfect for reinforcing your knowledge of the text.