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What is the exact name of the plane Brian is flying in?
What is the exact name of the plane Brian is flying in?
Cessna 406
How old is Brian?
How old is Brian?
13 years old
What had the pilot suffered from?
What had the pilot suffered from?
Heart attack
What were Brian's two choices of how to get the plane to land smoothly?
What were Brian's two choices of how to get the plane to land smoothly?
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How did Brian get out of the plane when he was underwater?
How did Brian get out of the plane when he was underwater?
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What was Brian screaming and shouting at in the plane?
What was Brian screaming and shouting at in the plane?
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What did Brian's mother say that he looked like when she gave him the hatchet in the car?
What did Brian's mother say that he looked like when she gave him the hatchet in the car?
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Who were the three people who thought the hatchet was ridiculous?
Who were the three people who thought the hatchet was ridiculous?
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How many times did Brian repeat the radio call?
How many times did Brian repeat the radio call?
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Where does Brian's mother live?
Where does Brian's mother live?
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Study Notes
Plane Details
- Brian is flying in a Cessna 406 aircraft.
- The pilot suffers a heart attack, leading to a dangerous situation.
Brian's Background
- Brian is 13 years old.
- He grapples with the responsibility of flying the plane after the pilot's incapacitation.
Emergency Decisions
- Brian had two options for landing:
- Wait for the aircraft to run out of fuel and descend independently.
- Find a suitable landing spot and begin descending.
Escape from the Plane
- After crashing, Brian escapes the submerged plane by pulling himself out through the shattered front window and swimming to the surface.
Communication Struggles
- During the flight's emergency, Brian repeatedly shouts into the radio headset in a desperate attempt to communicate.
The Hatchet Gift
- Brian's mother refers to him as looking "just like a scout" when she gives him the Hatchet in the car.
Opinions on the Hatchet
- Three individuals, including Brian's mother, a shop owner, and Brian himself, initially consider the Hatchet to be ridiculous.
Repeated Attempts for Help
- In an effort to call for help, Brian repeats the radio call seventeen times, highlighting his urgency and distress.
Mother's Residence
- Brian's mother resides in Hampton, New York, which is part of his backstory and emotional presence in the narrative.
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Test your knowledge on the first three chapters of 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen. This quiz covers key events, character details, and plot points that are crucial for understanding the story. Challenge yourself and see how well you remember the beginning of Brian's journey.
