Hatchet Quiz Chapter 3 & 4

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    Before the sun came up Brian was bothered by ______________.

    • Bats
    • Mosquitoes
    • Bees
    • Snakes
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This Hatchet Quiz covers chapters 3 and 4, assessing knowledge on key plot events such as the Cessna crash, Brian's physical sensations, and past memories. It helps learners understand character experiences and plot development in these chapters.

Hatchet Quiz Chapter 3 & 4 - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Brian is troubled by the secret.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Brian is troubled by the secret suggests that Brian is experiencing distress or worry because of the secret. This implies that the statement "Brian is troubled by the secret" is true.

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  • 3. 

    Brian saw ___________________ when he was riding his bicycle with his friend Terry.

    • A bank robber shoot a policeman

    • His mother with a blond headed man

    • His father with another woman

    • His friend stealing a candy bar

    Correct Answer
    A. His mother with a blond headed man
    Explanation
    Brian witnessed his mother with a blond headed man while he was riding his bicycle with his friend Terry.

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  • 4. 

    The Cessna crashes because ________________.

    • It runs out of gas

    • the plane has engine failure

    • A bird hits the propeller

    • The plane hits a tree

    Correct Answer
    A. It runs out of gas
    Explanation
    The Cessna crashes because it runs out of gas. When an aircraft runs out of fuel, the engine stops working, causing a loss of power and ultimately leading to a crash. Without fuel, the plane is unable to maintain lift and control, resulting in a loss of altitude and a potential collision with the ground or other obstacles. Running out of gas is a critical mistake that can have severe consequences in aviation.

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  • 5. 

    Brian thought the place where he had landed was ugly with its brown trees.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement states that Brian thought the place where he had landed was ugly with its brown trees. However, the correct answer is False. This suggests that Brian did not think the place was ugly with its brown trees.

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  • 6. 

    When Brian woke the next morning his legs were cramped and drawn up and his back hurt when he tried to move, but worst of all was ___________.

    • The throb in his head

    • The pounding in his jaw

    • The twisting of his stomach

    • The cut on his chest

    Correct Answer
    A. The throb in his head
    Explanation
    Brian woke up with physical discomfort in his legs, back, and head. However, the most distressing sensation he experienced was the throb in his head. This suggests that the pain in his head was more intense and bothersome compared to the other discomforts he felt.

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  • 7. 

    Brian had a hard time trying to stay awake after the plane crash.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that Brian had difficulty staying awake after the plane crash. This implies that Brian was either physically exhausted or mentally drained due to the crash. It is common for individuals involved in traumatic incidents to experience fatigue and struggle to stay awake. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 8. 

    The author of Hatchet, Gary Paulsen, most likely wrote Hatchet to ____________.

    • Inform readers how to survive a plane crash

    • Entertain readers with a story about a courageous boy

    • Persuade readers to learn how to drive a Cessna 406

    • Amuse readers with a funny story

    Correct Answer
    A. Entertain readers with a story about a courageous boy
    Explanation
    Gary Paulsen most likely wrote Hatchet to entertain readers with a story about a courageous boy. The novel follows the protagonist, Brian, as he struggles to survive in the wilderness after a plane crash. Through Brian's experiences and challenges, the author aims to captivate readers with a thrilling and engaging narrative. The focus on Brian's bravery and resilience adds an element of excitement and adventure to the story, making it an entertaining read for audiences.

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  • 9. 

    A piece of metal from the plane stabbed Brian in the leg during the plane crash.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Based on the given statement, there is no mention of Brian being stabbed in the leg by a piece of metal during the plane crash. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 10. 

    Which sequence best describes the order of events in Hatchet? 1) The plane crashed into the lake. 2) Brian felt like his legs were on fire and his head felt like a hammer was hitting him. 3) Brian vomited. 4) The pilot had a heart attack and died.

    • 2, 4, 1, 3

    • 1, 2, 4, 3

    • 3, 2, 4, 1

    • 4, 3, 1, 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 4, 3, 1, 2
    Explanation
    The correct order of events in Hatchet is as follows: first, the pilot has a heart attack and dies (4), then Brian vomits (3), next the plane crashes into the lake (1), and finally Brian experiences intense pain in his legs and head (2).

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  • 11. 

    What happened to Brian when he was 9 years old?

    • Brian broke his collar bone while skate boarding.

    • Brian was hit in the nose with a baseball.

    • Brian had to get stitches around his eye where he was hit by a rock.

    • Brian drove his bike into a car and broke his ankle.

    Correct Answer
    A. Brian drove his bike into a car and broke his ankle.
  • 12. 

    Which statement from Hatchet contains a cause-effect relationship?

    • The pilot in the plane, down into the water, down into the blue water strapped in the seat . . .

    • The crash is over and I am alive, he thought.

    • Because of the mosquitoes the backs of his hands were puffy and his eyes were almost swollen shut, and he saw everything through a narrow squint.

    • He raised himself and crawled out of the water, grunting with pain of movement.

    Correct Answer
    A. Because of the mosquitoes the backs of his hands were puffy and his eyes were almost swollen shut, and he saw everything through a narrow squint.
    Explanation
    The statement "Because of the mosquitoes the backs of his hands were puffy and his eyes were almost swollen shut, and he saw everything through a narrow squint" contains a cause-effect relationship. It explains that the presence of mosquitoes caused the protagonist's hands to become puffy, his eyes to swell shut, and his vision to become narrow. The cause (mosquitoes) directly led to the effect (physical discomfort and impaired vision).

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