Hatchet Chapters 17-19 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

After the tornado, what problem does Brian attack first?

Build a fire.

When does Brian decide to try to get into the plane? What does he hope to find? Why hasn't he tried to find it earlier?

When he sees it. Survival pack. He didn't realize the plane was still intact.

Why does Brian build a raft?

He plans to float out to the plane and use it as a working base while he's trying to get inside.

How does Brian use what he learned making the walls of his shelter to make the raft?

He weaves the logs together like he did for the wall so he can keep the pieces of the raft together. Signup and view all the answers

What solution does Brian come up with for keeping the raft in place by the plane?

Uses strips from his windbreaker to make a rope. Signup and view all the answers

How does Brian decide to get inside the plane? Why does he have to dive to the bottom of the lake FIRST?

Decides to cut his way through with his hatchet. He drops the hatchet. Signup and view all the answers

What does Brian see that upsets him so much?

The fish have eaten most of the flesh from the pilot's head. Signup and view all the answers

What does Brian find in the survival bag?

Sleeping bag, foam sleeping pad, cook set (pots and pans), soap, fishing gear, lighter, knives, compass, cap and matches, gun, emergency transmitter. Signup and view all the answers

Why isn't Brian very excited about finding a transmitter?

He tries the switch and thinks the transmitter is broken. Signup and view all the answers

What is on the menu of Brian's feast?

Beef, potatoes, peach whip, orange drink. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to interrupt Brian's dinner? How does Brian react?

A plane flies overhead and lands on the beach. Brian is shocked. Signup and view all the answers

Why does this pilot find Brian when so many others had not?

He picked up the emergency transmission that Brian accidentally sent. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it a good thing the pilot finds Brian when he does?

Because winter was coming soon and he would have had a lot of difficulty finding food. Signup and view all the answers

Name three ways the experience has changed Brian forever.

<ol> <li>He will always be lean. 2) Always have keener observational powers than before. 3) Never take food for granted again.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What sorts of dreams does Brian have after returning home? Why doesn't he have nightmares?

He remembers the fire, the fish, and the lake. The dreams are not frightening. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tornado Aftermath

Brian's immediate focus post-tornado is to build a fire for warmth and signaling.

Plane Discovery

Brian decides to explore the submerged plane upon realizing it is intact.
His goal is to retrieve the survival pack he hopes is inside.

Raft Construction

A raft is constructed to reach the plane, serving as a stable base for further exploration.

Shelter Techniques

Brian applies knowledge of weaving he gained from building his shelter to secure the raft.

Raft Stability

To keep the raft anchored, Brian creatively repurposes strips from his windbreaker as rope.

Accessing the Plane

He plans to cut through the plane with his hatchet but accidentally drops it, necessitating a dive to retrieve it.

Disturbing Discovery

Brian is profoundly affected upon seeing that fish have consumed much of the pilot's head.

Survival Pack Contents

The survival pack contains essential items including a sleeping bag, cooking supplies, fishing gear, a lighter, knives, a compass, a gun, and an emergency transmitter.

Transmitter Challenge

Brian's initial excitement about the transmitter diminishes when he believes it is inoperable after testing it.

Brian prepares an uncharacteristic feast featuring beef, potatoes, peach whip, and orange drink.

Unexpected Visitor

A plane unexpectedly lands nearby, interrupting Brian's dinner; he experiences shock and disbelief.

Pilot’s Discovery

The successful retrieval of Brian is credited to the pilot receiving the emergency transmission Brian accidentally sent.

Timing of Rescue

Brian's rescue is fortuitous, as winter is approaching, posing significant challenges for food procurement.

Brian's Transformation

Survivor's experience modifies Brian permanently: he remains lean, possesses sharpened observational skills, and gains a profound appreciation for food.

Post-Rescue Dreams

Brian dreams of his wilderness experiences, including the fire and fish, reflecting a non-frightening and nostalgic nature.

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Test your knowledge on chapters 17 to 19 of 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen with these flashcards. Review key concepts such as Brian's survival strategies and his encounters with the plane. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the story.