Hatchet By Gary Paulsen

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    What happened to the pilot of the airplane

    • He flew home to be with his dog.
    • He broke his hand landing while the plane.
    • He parachuted out of the plane.
    • He had a heart attack and died.
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This quiz tests knowledge on 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, covering key plot elements and character experiences in the wilderness survival story.

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  • 2. 

    What did Brian remove from the plane?

    • Survival Pack

    • Money

    • Pack of Gum

    • Batteries

    Correct Answer
    A. Survival Pack
    Explanation
    Brian removed the survival pack from the plane. This suggests that he prioritized taking essential items for survival in a potentially dangerous situation. The survival pack likely contains necessary supplies such as food, water, first aid kit, and tools, which could be crucial for his well-being and chances of survival in an emergency situation.

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  • 3. 

    Who was Brian going to visit before the plane crash?

    • Dad

    • Mom

    • Grandmother

    • Uncle

    • Cousin

    Correct Answer
    A. Dad
    Explanation
    Brian was going to visit his dad before the plane crash. This can be inferred from the information given in the question, which states that Brian was going to visit someone before the crash, and the correct answer choice is "Dad".

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  • 4. 

    What animal came into the dark shelter before Brian had the fire?

    • A Porcupine

    • A Bear

    • A Beaver

    • A Snake

    Correct Answer
    A. A Porcupine
    Explanation
    Before Brian had the fire, a porcupine came into the dark shelter.

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  • 5. 

    What did the skunk steal from Brian? 

    • Knife

    • Turtle Eggs

    • Turkey

    • Clothes

    Correct Answer
    A. Turtle Eggs
    Explanation
    The skunk stole turtle eggs from Brian.

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  • 6. 

    What did Brain drop in the water that he had to go diving for?

    • Flashlight

    • Gun

    • Bow and Arrow

    • Hatchet

    Correct Answer
    A. Hatchet
    Explanation
    Brian dropped his hatchet in the water, which is why he had to go diving for it.

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  • 7. 

    What shape is the lake that Brian's plane crashed into?

    • A Circle

    • A Rectangle

    • L Shaped

    • U Shaped

    Correct Answer
    A. L Shaped
    Explanation
    Based on the given information, Brian's plane crashed into a lake. The shape of the lake is described as "L Shaped".

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  • 8. 

    If you could replace one item in the Survival Pack which item would you replace and what would you replace it with?  Tell why your item may have been helpful to Brian.

  • 9. 

    Why do you think Brian reacted the way he did when saw the pane?

  • 10. 

    Tell two mistakes that Brian made and give details of how he learned from those mistakes.

  • 11. 

    Do you think Brian's time stranded in Canada helped him deal with the "secret"? Explain your answer.

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