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Brian Robeson was headed to ________________ in a Cessna 406 to spend the summer with his dad.
the oil fields in Canada
While Brian traveled, the pilot taught him
how to steer a Cessna 406
While Brian was riding in the Cessna he was thinking about
his parents' divorce
The first sign the pilot wasn't feeling well was when
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How often did Brian use the radio to call for help?
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Brian decided he should land the plane
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How old is Brian?
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What did Brian's mom give him before his trip to Canada?
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What did Brian use to call for help?
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What infers that the pilot is having a heart attack?
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What is the main conflict in Chapters 1-2?
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Based on the story it is likely that
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Where was Brian Robeson headed in a Cessna 406 to spend the summer with his dad?
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What did the pilot teach Brian while they were flying?
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What was Brian thinking about while riding in the Cessna 406?
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How often did Brian use the radio to call for help?
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Where did Brian decide to land the plane?
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Why does the Cessna crash?
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What was the worst pain that Brian experienced when he woke up the next morning?
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What bothered Brian before the sun came up?
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Brian's English teacher Perpich was always saying _______________.
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When Brian collected his possessions he had coins, a fingernail clipper, a twenty dollar bill, paper, and _______________.
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When Brian realized that it might be several days before he would be rescued, he decided to ________________.
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What did Brian always try to keep in sight so he wouldn't get lost?
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What caused Brian to get sick?
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What visitor did Brian have in his shelter?
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How did Brian make fire?
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How did Brian know the animal that came up in the sand was a turtle?
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When Brian had a flashback in Chapter 6, what were he and Terry doing in the park?
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Brian compared the fire to ________
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Why did Brian NOT eat all of the turtle eggs?
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Why did Brian say he felt rich when he found the eggs?
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Why could Brian only sleep in short intervals during the night?
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What part of Brian's body was stabbed by the porcupine?
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What kind of berries are sweet to the taste and Brian drinks the juice from?
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What is the 'food' or 'fuel' that a fire needs to grow?
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What sort of turtle makes a nest near Brian's cave?
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What type of shelter is Brian's new home?
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Brian's shelter is made up of a door that is covering the entrance to a ______________.
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Brian's shelter is right near the ______________, so water is no problem.
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The fire Brian builds keeps out 2 things, what are they?
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What is the secret?
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What color is the man's hair whom Brian saw kissing his mom?
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Who was with Brian when he saw them kissing?
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Where did Brian see his mom kissing the man?
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When Brian awakens from his first sleep, he is unbelievably __________________.
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The top 3 things you need for survival are?
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Once Brian finds food, water, and shelter he realizes he needs one more important thing for survival. What is it?
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What does Brian call the first type of berries that he eats?
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What shoots off the wall when he throws his hatchet at the porcupine?
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What does Brian call his 'new friend' in the story?
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What animal hurts Brian in his shelter?
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What animal does Brian see when he picks berries?
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What happened to Brian when he was 9 years old?
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A piece of metal from the plane stabbed Brian in the leg during the plane crash.
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The author of Hatchet, Gary Paulsen, most likely wrote Hatchet to ____________.
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When Brian sorted out his thoughts he figured this was the first day after the crash, and ____________________.
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Brian was very hungry and kept thinking about eating a ___________.
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Brian remembered that when the pilot had the heart attack, _____________________.
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Brian knew the food was not poisonous because ______
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As the sun went down, ________.
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Brian woke up in the middle of the night
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When Brian was unable to sleep, he kept thinking about __________.
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To keep from getting sick again, Brian _____________.
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Brian was awakened by the ____ of the porcupine.
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What happened in Brian's dream?
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Brian chipped his hatchet
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Study Notes
Brian's Journey and Initial Conflict
- Brian Robeson, aged 13, was en route to the oil fields in Canada to spend summer with his father.
- The pilot of the Cessna 406 taught Brian how to steer the plane during the flight.
- Brian's main distraction was the emotional turmoil from his parents' divorce.
Pilot's Condition and Plane Emergency
- The pilot exhibited signs of distress by rubbing his left shoulder, indicating potential health issues.
- A heart attack struck the pilot, leading to Brian being left alone in the cockpit.
- Brian struggled to use the radio for distress calls, managing every ten minutes before realizing he had to land the plane on a lake.
Survival Challenges
- In the aftermath of the crash, Brian was confronted with serious survival challenges, including finding food, water, and shelter.
- Initially, he had a severe headache and was plagued by mosquitoes before sunrise.
- Upon waking, Brian realized the importance of maintaining focus on the lake for navigation and safety.
Initial Acclimatization and Resource Management
- Brian gathered his meager possessions, including a hatchet given by his mother, coins, a fingernail clipper, and paper.
- Recognizing days might pass before rescue, Brian initiated efforts to create a makeshift shelter.
- He learned to sustain a fire, which became a crucial element for warmth and protection against animals and insects.
Food Sources and Wildlife Encounters
- Encountering various food options, Brian's first experience with berries included gut cherries, which caused him to feel unwell after overeating.
- He utilized his knowledge from TV to identify species like turtles and was encouraged by finding a nest of turtle eggs that symbolized a sustainable food source.
- Wildlife encounters included a porcupine, which injured him, and a bear, highlighting the dangers present in his environment.
Emotional Reflections and Personal Growth
- Brian dealt with feelings of hunger and longing for familiarity, often reminiscing about his past and the complexities of his family life.
- He faced the reality of survival in the wilderness, prioritizing essential survival needs: food, shelter, water, and fire.
- A significant realization occurred when Brian reflected on his mother's affair, a turning point that primed him for growth and resilience in solitude.
Conclusion of Early Survival Lessons
- Throughout chapters 1-10, Brian's transformation from a boy dealing with family issues to a resourceful survivor illustrates his adaptability and resourcefulness.
- He learned to manage limited resources wisely while navigating the emotional impacts of isolation and the challenges posed by nature.
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