Hatchet Chapters 4-6 Comprehension Quiz

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Describe Brian's location after the plane crash.

The Canadian wilderness. He went off the planned flight path.

What has Brian revealed to you, the reader, about the secret he knows?

His mom was cheating.

How long did Brian sleep before he was able to start thinking and moving around?

Around 24 hours.

Whose 'animal screams' did Brian hear during the plane crash?

His own. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amphibious' mean?

Able to survive in water and on land. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abated' mean?

To reduce or go down. Signup and view all the answers

What was 'slammed' in the story?

The plane into the lake. Signup and view all the answers

How does Brian provide himself with food, shelter, and water?

Finds gut cherries, uses trees/limbs, a cave, water from the lake. Signup and view all the answers

What is a simile?

A figure of speech that compares two things using words like or as. Signup and view all the answers

What is a metaphor?

A figure of speech that compares two things by saying one is the other. Signup and view all the answers

Explain why Brian had to eat before he started to construct his lean-to shelter.

He knew that if he did not eat, he would not have the energy to build and knew it would not be easy to find food. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the passage 'It was his first good luck' is an example of foreshadowing. What was this giving you a hint about?

He thought there was more luck to come. Signup and view all the answers

Does Brian have hope in chapter 5 that he will be rescued soon?

True Signup and view all the answers

What point of view is Hatchet told from?

3rd Person Limited. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary universal theme of Hatchet?

Survival. Signup and view all the answers

'The mosquitos made a living coat on his exposed skin' is an example of what?

Metaphor. Signup and view all the answers

'He had come through the crash, but the insects were not possible, he coughed him up and spit them out closed his eyes.' is an example of what point of view?

3rd Person Limited. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of food was Brian able to find in chapter 6?

Berries/cherries. Signup and view all the answers

What was the teacher's name whom Brian remembered after the crash?

Mr. Perpich. Signup and view all the answers

What items does Brian have with him after the crash?

A quarter, 3 dimes, 1 nickel, 2 pennies, a $20 bill, a fingernail clipper, a billfold, and some pieces of paper, the clothes he has on, and his hatchet. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Brian's Situation Post-Crash

Brian finds himself in the Canadian wilderness after veering off the flight path.
He experiences a significant trauma, highlighted by the revelation of his mother's infidelity.

Brian's Sleep Duration

After the crash, Brian sleeps for approximately 24 hours before he can think clearly and move around.

Description of the Crash

The "animal screams" Brian hears during the crash are his own.

Survival Strategies

Brian gathers food from gut cherries, builds shelter from trees and limbs, and finds water directly from the lake.
He constructs a lean-to shelter only after ensuring he has eaten enough for energy.

Literary Devices

Simile is a figure of speech comparing two things using "like" or "as".
Metaphor compares two things by stating one is the other.
The passage "It was his first good luck" foreshadows future favorable events, indicating Brian's belief in upcoming luck.

Resilience and Hope

In chapter 5, Brian remains hopeful for rescue, having communicated on the radio and witnessed rescue efforts on TV.

Narrative Perspective

The story is told from a 3rd person limited point of view, providing insight into Brian's thoughts and emotions.

Universal Theme

The primary theme of "Hatchet" revolves around survival, showcasing Brian's struggles and determination.

Environmental Challenges

Mosquitoes are depicted metaphorically as a "living coat" on Brian's exposed skin, illustrating the challenging conditions.

Food Sources

Brian discovers edible berries and cherries in chapter 6 as he forages for survival.

Memory and Influence

After the crash, Brian recalls his teacher, Mr. Perpich, emphasizing his previous life and the lessons learned.

Items Retrieved from the Crash

Post-crash, Brian has a small collection of coins, a $20 bill, fingernail clippers, a billfold, some pieces of paper, and his hatchet, which become crucial for his survival efforts.

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Description

Test your understanding of chapters 4 to 6 of 'Hatchet'. This quiz covers key events, character insights, and Brian's experiences in the wilderness following the crash. Answer questions about his location, secrets, and survival challenges.