Hatchet Chapters 5-12 Quiz

Questions and Answers

How does Brian relieve his thirst and why does he vomit?

Brian drinks water out of the lake. He vomits because he drank too much water and drank it too fast.

Who is Perpich and why does Brian think about him?

Perpich is Brian's English teacher who encourages him to be positive.

What does Brian have with him?

Brian has money, his hatchet, odd pieces of paper, a fingernail clipper, a broken watch, a good pair of clothes, good tennis shoes, and a broken windbreaker.

What worrisome thought does Brian have while he is hopeful he'll be found?

Brian worries that he won't be found. Signup and view all the answers

What sort of place is Brian looking for to build a shelter?

Brian is looking for a place near the lake that resembles a lean-to. Signup and view all the answers

What does Brian think about when he isn't thinking about solving his immediate problems?

He thinks about food, specifically a large, cheesy, juicy burger with tomatoes and double fries with ketchup and a thick chocolate shake. Signup and view all the answers

What does Brian do for food?

He looks for food and finds red berries, which he eats after seeing birds eating them. Signup and view all the answers

How does Brian try to start a fire?

Brian tries to start a fire by rubbing two sticks together. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Brian spend two hours weaving sticks together?

He weaves sticks together to cover the opening of his hollow under the ledge. Signup and view all the answers

What wakes Brian up during the first night he spends under the overhang?

He wakes up due to stomach pain and yells for his mother. Signup and view all the answers

What do you learn about 'the secret'?

Brian saw his mom kissing another man who wasn't his dad. Signup and view all the answers

How does Brian keep from losing track of his new shelter?

He keeps his shelter and the lake in mind while getting food. Signup and view all the answers

What frightens Brian while he is picking raspberries?

A bear frightens Brian. Signup and view all the answers

What causes the musty smell that Brian notices when he wakes up?

The porcupine is the source of the musty smell. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it a mistake for Brian to kick out when he hears a slithering sound?

He gets quills in his leg. Signup and view all the answers

How is the hatchet the 'key' to starting a fire?

The hatchet makes sparks which Brian can use to start a fire. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'most' important rule for survival that Brian learns?

Feeling sorry for yourself doesn't work. Signup and view all the answers

How does Brian make 'fluff' for starting a fire?

He cuts up birch bark and makes it into a pile. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Brian consider his 'hungry friend'?

His hungry friend is fire. Signup and view all the answers

How does Brian keep the mosquitoes away?

He uses smoke from the fire. Signup and view all the answers

How does Brian find the turtle eggs?

He follows the turtle tracks to the shore. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Brian think of his Uncle Carter?

He thinks about his Uncle Carter because he ate raw eggs with milk. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Brian try to keep busy?

He tries to keep busy to forget that no one came to rescue him yet. Signup and view all the answers

How does Brian change physically?

He becomes tanner, thinner, and his skin becomes tougher. Signup and view all the answers

How does Brian change mentally?

His hearing improves, he thinks more clearly, and he perceives his environment differently. Signup and view all the answers

What does Brian plan to do when searchers fly over?

Brian decides to make a signal fire on a large flat stone area. Signup and view all the answers

How does seeing the kingfisher help Brian?

He realizes that fish are food, and he can eat like the kingfisher. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't the fish spear that Brian makes work?

His fish spear wasn't flexible and was too thick, so it didn't move fast enough and the fish saw it coming. Signup and view all the answers

What does Brian need to make the bow-and-arrow?

He needs flexible wood, string, and an arrow. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Brian start to feel hopeless?

He feels hopeless because searchers come and leave without rescuing him. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Brian's Survival Experience

Brian drinks lake water to relieve thirst but vomits due to consuming it too quickly.
He reflects on Perpich, his English teacher, who taught him to maintain a positive outlook during tough times.

Supplies and Shelter

Brian has limited supplies: money, a hatchet, pieces of paper, a fingernail clipper, a broken watch, clothing, and a broken windbreaker.
Initially hopeful about rescue, Brian later worries he might not be found and seeks a suitable shelter near the lake, ultimately finding a rock with a small opening.

Thoughts and Actions

When not focused on survival, Brian fantasizes about his favorite food, a double burger with fries and a chocolate shake.
He searches for food, discovering red berries that birds eat, which he also consumes.

Fire Starting Efforts

Brian attempts to start a fire by rubbing two sticks together and spends hours weaving sticks to cover his shelter's opening.
The hatchet proves essential in creating sparks for fire starting, while he makes "fluff" using birch bark.

Nighttime Experiences

His first night under the overhang is disturbed by stomach pain, leading him to call for his mother.
A bear frightens him while he picks raspberries, and he experiences a musty smell from a porcupine.

Mistakes and Survival Lessons

Kicking at a slithering sound leads to injury from porcupine quills.
Brian learns that self-pity is detrimental to survival and that staying busy helps distract him from rescue frustrations.

Physical and Mental Transformation

Physically, Brian becomes tanner, skinnier, and tougher-skinned through his experiences.
Mentally, his senses sharpen, and he gains clarity in thought as he observes his surroundings more keenly.

Problem-Solving and Adaptation

Brian plans to signal for rescue by creating a fire on a large stone.
Observing a kingfisher inspires Brian to seek out fish for food, but his initial fish spear fails due to its thickness and lack of flexibility.

Tool Creation and Hopefulness

To make a bow-and-arrow, Brian needs flexible wood, string, and an arrow.
Feelings of hopelessness arise when searchers fly overhead but do not rescue him, highlighting the challenges of survival alone.

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Test your knowledge on chapters 5 to 12 of 'Hatchet'. This quiz covers important events and character thoughts, including Brian's struggles for survival and reflections on his English teacher, Perpich. Engage with questions that delve into the challenges Brian faces in the wilderness.