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What did Brian find at the shore four inches buried in the sand?
What did Brian find at the shore four inches buried in the sand?
Eggs
Who had laid the eggs?
Who had laid the eggs?
Turtle
How did Brian eat the eggs?
How did Brian eat the eggs?
Break them open with his hatchet and a stick and ate them raw
Why did Brian not want to stop thinking about the searchers?
Why did Brian not want to stop thinking about the searchers?
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How had Brian begun to change physically since the crash?
How had Brian begun to change physically since the crash?
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How was Brian's mind different since the crash?
How was Brian's mind different since the crash?
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What was Brian's plan if he ever heard a plane engine roar overhead?
What was Brian's plan if he ever heard a plane engine roar overhead?
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As Brian looked over the lake what did he realize he could eat?
As Brian looked over the lake what did he realize he could eat?
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What was Brian working on when he heard the whine of the plane engine?
What was Brian working on when he heard the whine of the plane engine?
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Tell me three words that would describe how Brian felt when the plane turned and went away?
Tell me three words that would describe how Brian felt when the plane turned and went away?
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What did Brian use for a string on his bow?
What did Brian use for a string on his bow?
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Why wasn't Brian able to catch any fish when he first made his bow and arrow?
Why wasn't Brian able to catch any fish when he first made his bow and arrow?
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What kind of hope did Brian find building in him?
What kind of hope did Brian find building in him?
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What were the effects Brian had after he was sprayed with the skunk?
What were the effects Brian had after he was sprayed with the skunk?
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How did Brian make a ladder to get to his food shelf?
How did Brian make a ladder to get to his food shelf?
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What did Brian do to store the fish so they wouldn't go bad?
What did Brian do to store the fish so they wouldn't go bad?
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Tell me about the event, First Meat?
Tell me about the event, First Meat?
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Why was it so difficult for Brian to catch a foolbird?
Why was it so difficult for Brian to catch a foolbird?
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Why didn't flies or mosquitoes come into the shelter when the fire was built up?
Why didn't flies or mosquitoes come into the shelter when the fire was built up?
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Tell me two of the 'First Days' Brian remembered?
Tell me two of the 'First Days' Brian remembered?
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How did the moose react to Brian when she saw him at the water and wanted to come down to the water herself?
How did the moose react to Brian when she saw him at the water and wanted to come down to the water herself?
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What did Brian have to do to get away from the moose?
What did Brian have to do to get away from the moose?
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Why did Brian feel like he was back to 'square one' after the tornado?
Why did Brian feel like he was back to 'square one' after the tornado?
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After the tornado, what unnatural object was sticking out of the water?
After the tornado, what unnatural object was sticking out of the water?
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Why was Brian anxious to get the survival pack from the back of the plane?
Why was Brian anxious to get the survival pack from the back of the plane?
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What is a fish board?
What is a fish board?
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Why was building a raft difficult for Brian?
Why was building a raft difficult for Brian?
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How did he solve his problem and tie the logs together for the raft?
How did he solve his problem and tie the logs together for the raft?
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When Brian finally made it to the plane, what was his predicament?
When Brian finally made it to the plane, what was his predicament?
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How was Brian able to get into the plane?
How was Brian able to get into the plane?
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What did Brian have to dive into the water for?
What did Brian have to dive into the water for?
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What made Brian sick when he was under the water looking for the survival bag?
What made Brian sick when he was under the water looking for the survival bag?
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How long did it take Brian to go to the plane, get the survival bag and get back to his camp?
How long did it take Brian to go to the plane, get the survival bag and get back to his camp?
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How did Brian feel about the items in the survival pack as he looked through them?
How did Brian feel about the items in the survival pack as he looked through them?
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How did the items in the survival bag change him?
How did the items in the survival bag change him?
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When Brian went through the dehydrated food packages, why do you think he decided to feast now and be careful with the food later?
When Brian went through the dehydrated food packages, why do you think he decided to feast now and be careful with the food later?
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When Brian was preparing his feast and drinking his orange drink, what appeared out of the sky?
When Brian was preparing his feast and drinking his orange drink, what appeared out of the sky?
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What was the first thing Brian said to the pilot of the plane who heard his transmitter?
What was the first thing Brian said to the pilot of the plane who heard his transmitter?
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Study Notes
Survival Skills and Adaptation
- Brian discovers turtle eggs buried in the sand, which he breaks open and eats raw.
- His physical appearance changes: he becomes thinner, develops a tanned, leathery face due to exposure.
- Mentally, Brian becomes more attuned to his environment, recognizing sounds and sights effectively.
- He plans to signal rescuers by lighting a fire if he sees a plane overhead.
Hunting and Gathering
- Brian starts to consider fish as a food source while working on building a bow with his shoelace as string.
- Initially struggles to catch fish due to misjudging their position under water.
- Experiences "First Meat" when he successfully hunts a foolbird after overcoming challenges of stealth and camouflage.
- Creates a storage pond for fish, ensuring they remain fresh for consumption.
Challenges and Threats
- Brian faces a moose attack while trying to access water, learning to stay still and cautious to avoid danger.
- After a tornado, he feels defeated, losing his shelter, food, fire, and weapons, returning him to a vulnerable state.
- Encounters the tail of the airplane in the water, prompting a strong desire to retrieve the survival pack.
Resourcefulness and Survival Pack
- Constructs a raft from logs, utilizing branches for support despite initial lack of materials.
- Gains access to the survival pack by cutting through the plane’s aluminum shell with his hatchet.
- Recovers his hatchet underwater, encountering the disturbing sight of the pilot's skull.
Emotional Growth and Reflection
- The journey to retrieve the survival pack takes all day, instilling mixed emotions of joy and sorrow upon discovery of the items.
- Items in the survival bag create a sense of disconnection from nature, highlighting his transformation from survivalist to being influenced by civilization.
- Brian chooses to indulge in the dehydrated food, celebrating his find with a feast due to his hunger and newfound confidence in gathering food.
Rescued by Chance
- As Brian enjoys his feast and drinks orange drink, an airplane appears in the sky, reigniting hope for rescue.
- His first words to the pilot upon contact reflect his survival mindset: an offer of food, showing his transformation from victim to survivor.
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Test your knowledge of chapters 10 to 19 in Gary Paulsen's 'Hatchet'. This quiz focuses on key events and details, including Brian's survival skills and interactions with his environment. Perfect for refreshing your memory or preparing for a discussion on this crucial part of the book.