Hatchet Study Guide: Chapters 10-19 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What did Brian find at the shore four inches buried in the sand?

Eggs

Who had laid the eggs?

Turtle

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?

He felt if he stopped thinking about them, they would stop thinking about him Signup and view all the answers

How had Brian begun to change physically since the crash?

Thinner, tanned, leathery face Signup and view all the answers

How was Brian's mind different since the crash?

He now knew what the noises were around him, when he saw something he really saw it, not just noticed it Signup and view all the answers

What was Brian's plan if he ever heard a plane engine roar overhead?

Run up with a burning limb and light the signal fire Signup and view all the answers

As Brian looked over the lake what did he realize he could eat?

Fish Signup and view all the answers

What was Brian working on when he heard the whine of the plane engine?

Bow Signup and view all the answers

Tell me three words that would describe how Brian felt when the plane turned and went away?

Despair, disappointment, hopeless Signup and view all the answers

What did Brian use for a string on his bow?

His shoelace Signup and view all the answers

Why wasn't Brian able to catch any fish when he first made his bow and arrow?

He was aiming too high; the water made the fish appear closer than they were Signup and view all the answers

What kind of hope did Brian find building in him?

Tough hope/ hope that he could survive and take care of himself Signup and view all the answers

What were the effects Brian had after he was sprayed with the skunk?

Blind for two full hours, eyes hurt for weeks, smell lingered at least a month and a half later Signup and view all the answers

How did Brian make a ladder to get to his food shelf?

Found a pine, chopped off branches so the remaining branches were 4-5 apart, chopped the log so it's only ten feet long Signup and view all the answers

What did Brian do to store the fish so they wouldn't go bad?

He made a pond to keep them close and fresh so he could catch them when he needed them Signup and view all the answers

Tell me about the event, First Meat?

That was the first time Brian killed a foolbird for food Signup and view all the answers

Why was it so difficult for Brian to catch a foolbird?

They blended in with the environment, silent, stood perfectly still, couldn't see them until after they flew Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't flies or mosquitoes come into the shelter when the fire was built up?

They didn't like the smoke Signup and view all the answers

Tell me two of the 'First Days' Brian remembered?

First Arrow Day, First Rabbit Day, First Meat Day Signup and view all the answers

How did the moose react to Brian when she saw him at the water and wanted to come down to the water herself?

Attacked him Signup and view all the answers

What did Brian have to do to get away from the moose?

When the moose was eating he had to crawl away slowly from her, stopping and waiting when the hair on her back raised up Signup and view all the answers

Why did Brian feel like he was back to 'square one' after the tornado?

He was injured, had no fire, no food, weapons and shelter were gone Signup and view all the answers

After the tornado, what unnatural object was sticking out of the water?

The tail of the airplane Signup and view all the answers

Why was Brian anxious to get the survival pack from the back of the plane?

It would have things to make his surviving much easier Signup and view all the answers

What is a fish board?

A flattened board Brian used to lay his fish on and lean to the fire to cook them Signup and view all the answers

Why was building a raft difficult for Brian?

He didn't have anything to hold the logs together Signup and view all the answers

How did he solve his problem and tie the logs together for the raft?

Used logs with branches and wove them together Signup and view all the answers

When Brian finally made it to the plane, what was his predicament?

Couldn't get inside the plane Signup and view all the answers

How was Brian able to get into the plane?

Cut through the aluminum with his hatchet Signup and view all the answers

What did Brian have to dive into the water for?

His hatchet Signup and view all the answers

What made Brian sick when he was under the water looking for the survival bag?

Seeing the skull of the pilot Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take Brian to go to the plane, get the survival bag and get back to his camp?

From morning until into the dark of night Signup and view all the answers

How did Brian feel about the items in the survival pack as he looked through them?

Happy and sad; they changed him Signup and view all the answers

How did the items in the survival bag change him?

Made him more removed from the world around him Signup and view all the answers

When Brian went through the dehydrated food packages, why do you think he decided to feast now and be careful with the food later?

He was so hungry; he felt he knew how to get his own food, so enjoy what was there that night; celebration for finding the survival bag Signup and view all the answers

When Brian was preparing his feast and drinking his orange drink, what appeared out of the sky?

An airplane Signup and view all the answers

What was the first thing Brian said to the pilot of the plane who heard his transmitter?

'Would you like something to eat?' Signup and view all the answers

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.