Hatchet Chapters 1-3 Quiz

What is the exact name of the plane Brian is flying in?

What had the pilot suffered from?

What were Brian's two choices of how to get the plane to land smoothly?

How did Brian get out of the plane when he was underwater?

What was Brian screaming and shouting at in the plane?

What did Brian's mother say that he looked like when she gave him the hatchet in the car?

Who were the three people who thought the hatchet was ridiculous?

How many times did Brian repeat the radio call?

Where does Brian's mother live?

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.

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.