Hatchet Survival Quiz

Questions and Answers

What did Brian's campsite look like after the tornado?

Most of the logs that were Brian's shelter wall were nearby with one section still intact.

Before Brian could rebuild his shelter he had to?

Build a fire.

Before going to sleep Brian remembered that inside the plane was___________________

the survival pack.

After the tornado Brian found ______________

fish. Signup and view all the answers

Brian decided to get to the plane by _________________

building a raft. Signup and view all the answers

Brian named his raft _____________

brush pile. Signup and view all the answers

Getting the raft to the plane was difficult because ____________

all the branches that stuck down into the water dragged and pulled. Signup and view all the answers

When Brian makes it back to civilization what will he think about this experience?

The wilderness was unbelievably beautiful, and he will probably wish he was back. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Brian's hatchet as he was trying to cut into the side of the plane?

Brian dropped it to the bottom of the lake. Signup and view all the answers

What keeps Brian from getting inside the plane?

All openings, the door and the windows, were underwater. Signup and view all the answers

Brian cut into the fuselage with his hatchet ___________

cutting away triangles of metal which he kept for fish arrowheads or lures. Signup and view all the answers

Why was getting the survival bag difficult?

The survival bag was inside the plane, underwater, and caught on the seats. Signup and view all the answers

What will be in the survival pack?

Food, matches, pots, medicine, compass. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Brian's Campsite and Shelter

After the tornado, Brian's shelter was partially intact with most logs nearby.
Brian needed to build a fire as a first step before rebuilding his shelter.

The Survival Pack

Brian recalled that the survival pack was inside the submerged plane, posing a challenge for retrieval.

Finding Resources and Building Raft

After the tornado, Brian discovered fish in the lake as a resource.
To reach the plane, Brian decided to construct a raft.

The Raft and Its Challenges

Brian named his raft "Brush pile."
Navigating the raft to the plane was difficult due to branches dragging and pulling in the water.

Reflections on Nature

Brian considered the wilderness to be unbelievably beautiful, reflecting on his experience with a sense of longing for that natural setting once he returns to civilization.

The Hatchet Incident

Brian’s hatchet accidentally dropped to the bottom of the lake while he attempted to cut into the side of the plane.

Accessing the Plane

All openings, including the door and windows, were submerged underwater, making it impossible for Brian to enter the plane.

Utilizing the Hatchet

Brian cut away triangles of metal from the plane's fuselage with his hatchet, keeping them for potential use as fish arrowheads or lures.

Challenges of Retrieval

The survival bag was trapped inside the plane and caught on the seats, complicating its retrieval.

Contents of the Survival Pack

The survival pack contained essential items, including food, matches, pots, medicine, and a compass.

Description

Test your knowledge on the survival strategies Brian used in Gary Paulsen's 'Hatchet.' This quiz covers key moments such as building shelters, finding resources, and navigating challenges in the wilderness. Reflect on Brian's journey and his connection with nature.