Hatchet Chapters 7 and 8 Summary

What woke up Brian in the middle of the night?

What caused Brian to get sick?

What did Brian keep thinking about when he could not sleep?

What did Brian do to keep from getting sick again?

What did Brian find to eat when he passed the gut cherries?

Where did Brian see a bear?

What was a treat for Brian?

What attacked Brian?

What woke up Brian from his sleep before his attack?

What did Brian dream about?

How did Brian make a fire?

How did Brian chip his hatchet?

Which statement from Hatchet contains a cause-effect relationship?

What would be a good title for chapter 7?

What could be a good title for chapter 8?

Chapter 7 Highlights

Brian experiences a terrible stomach ache that awakens him in the night.
The stomach ache is a result of overindulging in berries.
Thoughts of his mother's affair plague Brian, contributing to his restlessness.
To avoid getting sick again, Brian decides to forage only for the ripest gut cherries.
Along his search, Brian discovers raspberries, which become a new food source.
A bear is spotted by Brian in the berry patch, highlighting the wildness of his surroundings.
Drinking the syrup from the raspberries is considered a real treat for Brian.

Chapter 8 Highlights

A porcupine attacks Brian, demonstrating the dangers of his environment.
An unfamiliar smell wakes Brian just before the porcupine encounter, hinting at the presence of wildlife.
Brian dreams about Terry teaching him how to build a fire, reflecting his longing for connection and survival skills.
He successfully creates fire using sparks from his hatchet, showcasing his resourcefulness and improvisation.
Brian chips his hatchet while attempting to fend off the porcupine, indicating his struggle for survival.
A key cause-effect relationship is illustrated when Brian swings harder to create a fire, showing his determination.
Suggested titles for chapter 7 are "Raspberries" and for chapter 8 "A Strange Visitor," each encapsulating the main events of the chapters.

Explore the intense moments in chapters 7 and 8 of 'Hatchet' as Brian faces both physical and emotional challenges. From grappling with a stomach ache caused by berries to encounters with wildlife, these chapters highlight his struggle for survival and the lessons he learns along the way. Discover how he creates fire and forages for food in the wild.