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How do you know that a lot of time has passed between the end of Chapter 12 and the beginning of Chapter 13?

At the end of 12, Brian is making a bow and arrow to catch fish, and by the end of 13 he is sick of eating fish already.

Brian was hunting for_________________to eat.

foolbirds

While Brian was hunting, what animal did he sense was nearby?

a wolf

How many days has it been since the plane crashed?

It has been 47 days. Signup and view all the answers

When the plane leaves, Brian is so depressed he tries to ____________________himself with the hatchet.

cut himself Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't Brian get the new bow and arrow to work at first?

Because the water bent the light making the fish look like they were in a different place than where they really were. Signup and view all the answers

What did Brian eat on his first feast day?

fish Signup and view all the answers

What was the skunk in Brian's shelter looking for?

turtle eggs Signup and view all the answers

The day after the skunk took the eggs, Brian knew he must do what?

build a new shelter Signup and view all the answers

Why did Brian take four baths a day?

To try to get rid of the skunk smell. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Brian decide to start storing his food after the skunk took the turtle eggs?

On a ledge above his shelter. Signup and view all the answers

Brian fashioned a ladder from what materials?

a dead pine Signup and view all the answers

How does Brian store his food?

He built a holding pen beside the lake. Signup and view all the answers

What would be a good title for Chapter 14?

Mistakes Signup and view all the answers

Which question do Chapters 13-14 answer?

Which event caused a change in the way Brian started to live. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main conflict in Hatchet and how is it resolved?

Brian is alone against nature and must learn to take care of himself. Signup and view all the answers

What can you infer from this quote: 'He knew the wolf now, as the wolf knew him, and he nodded to it, nodded and smiled.'?

Brian has learned that the wild animals have a place here in nature, so he has learned not to panic when he sees them. Signup and view all the answers

What actions by Brian show that he is completely changed?

He lets the fire go out and he doesn't eat the egg. Signup and view all the answers

Which answer represents a cause followed by an effect?

The skunk eats Brian's turtle eggs, so Brian builds a new shelter with heavier logs. Signup and view all the answers

What figurative language is used in: 'A round shaped fish with golden sides, sides as gold as the sun, stopped in front of the arrow...'

Simile Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a hyperbole?

'...but when the spray hit there was nothing funny about it—he was completely blinded for almost 2 hours. A lifetime.' Signup and view all the answers

This is an example of what kind of signpost: 'Of course—he had forgotten that water refracts-bends light. He had learned that somewhere—in some class, maybe Biology—he couldn't remember.'?

An AHA moment Signup and view all the answers

This is an example of what kind of signpost: 'Mistakes. Small mistakes could turn into disasters. Funny little mistakes could snowball so that while you were still smiling at the humor you could find yourself looking at death.'?

Again and again Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 13 Summary

A significant amount of time has passed; Brian has become tired of eating fish after making a bow and arrow to catch them.
Brian hunts for foolbirds as part of his efforts to diversify his diet.
While hunting, Brian senses a wolf nearby, indicating his growing awareness of the natural world around him.
It has been 47 days since the plane crash.

Brian's Emotional State

In a moment of deep depression after thinking about the plane leaving, Brian attempts to cut himself with the hatchet.

Hunting Challenges

Brian struggles initially with the new bow and arrow due to light refraction in the water, making fish appear misaligned.

Survival and Adaptation

On his first feast day, Brian celebrates by eating fish, indicating he has finally secured a reliable food source.
A skunk enters Brian's shelter looking for turtle eggs, prompting concern for his food supplies.
Following the skunk's removal of the eggs, Brian decides to build a new shelter to better protect his food.

Hygiene and Food Storage

To eliminate the skunk smell, Brian bathes four times a day, displaying his need for cleanliness.
Brian starts storing food on a ledge above his shelter to safeguard it from predators, showing his resourcefulness.
He constructs a ladder using a dead pine to access storage, demonstrating his skills in building.

Chapter 14 Insights

A suitable title for Chapter 14 would be "Mistakes," reflecting the lessons Brian learns through his experiences.
Chapters 13-14 answer the question of how omitted events lead to significant changes in Brian’s daily life.

Main Conflict and Resolution

The primary conflict involves Brian's struggle against nature while learning to survive on his own.

Character Growth

Brian acknowledges the wolf, demonstrating his acceptance of his coexistence with wildlife and his reduced fear.
Indications of Brian's transformation include allowing the fire to go out and refraining from eating the egg, showing a shift in priorities.

Cause and Effect Relationships

The skunk eating Brian's turtle eggs leads him to construct a more fortified shelter using heavier logs, showcasing his adaptability to challenges.

Figurative Language and Literary Devices

The description of a fish with "sides as gold as the sun" employs simile, enhancing the visual imagery.
Hyperbole is evident in the statement regarding being blinded by spray for "almost 2 hours," expressing his intense struggle.
An example of an AHA moment occurs when Brian recalls the concept of light refraction he learned in biology, highlighting his growth in knowledge.
The recognition that small mistakes can lead to greater dangers serves as a recurring lesson for Brian, emphasizing the importance of careful decision-making in survival.