Hatchet Quiz Chapters 11 & 12

Since Brian crashed in the Canadian wilderness, his body has undergone several changes. His stomach has caved in, indicating that he has lost weight and potentially experienced a decrease in muscle mass due to a lack of food and proper nutrition. His skin has become tanned, most likely from prolonged exposure to the sun while being stranded. Additionally, his face has become leathery, possibly due to the smoke from the crash or from being exposed to harsh weather conditions. These changes suggest that Brian has endured physical hardships and challenges during his time in the wilderness.

Brian spent hours trying to catch fish with a spear because using his hands would be too difficult and inefficient, and a net would not be effective in catching fish that are swimming freely. A spear would provide him with a longer reach and better accuracy, allowing him to catch fish more easily.

At the end of Chapter 12, Brian felt like all hope was gone. This suggests that something happened in the chapter that caused Brian to lose hope or feel despair. The context of the chapter would provide further information on what exactly happened to make Brian feel this way.

Brian must reinvent a bow and arrow. This implies that Brian needs to create a new or improved version of a bow and arrow, suggesting that the existing one is either outdated or ineffective.

The correct answer is "Brian is a nervous wreck, jumping at every little sound." This is because the sentence states that Brian's arms have grown strong from carrying firewood, which suggests that he has been in a constant state of alertness and readiness to deal with potential dangers. This aligns with the idea that he is a nervous wreck, jumping at every little sound, as he has become hypervigilant due to his fear of the ghost of the dead pilot.

The correct answer is "The plane turned back." This is evident from the given options where it is stated that the plane crashed into a tall tree, circled the camp then landed on the lake, and a bird hit the plane causing it to crash into the lake. None of these options mention the plane turning back. Hence, the correct answer is that the plane turned back.

In the book Hatchet, Brian is facing the main conflict of feeling hopeless when the rescue plane flies away. This event signifies a major setback for Brian, as he had been relying on the plane to save him from his dire situation in the Canadian wilderness. The disappearance of the rescue plane leaves Brian feeling stranded and without any immediate hope of being rescued, intensifying the conflict and increasing the stakes for his survival.

The correct answer is "There were these things to do." This answer is correct because it accurately identifies the phrase that both begins and ends Chapter 11. The other options do not match the given information and are therefore incorrect.

Brian cleaned his shelter by sweeping the sand, which would remove any dirt or debris. Additionally, he hung up his jacket to dry, indicating that it may have been wet or dirty and needed to be cleaned.

A bird exploded under Brian's feet, causing him to fall to the ground.

Brian is able to see a kingfisher catching a fish from the top of the stone bluff. This observation leads him to realize that he can also catch fish, implying that he is in a location where he can access a source of food.

When Brian heard the plane, he ran to the bluff to make a bonfire. This suggests that Brian wants to create a signal to attract the attention of the pilot. Making a bonfire on the bluff would create a large, visible signal that could be spotted from the air. This action demonstrates Brian's resourcefulness and quick thinking in trying to get rescued.

The correct sequence of events is as follows: Brian first tries to catch fish using a spear (3), then realizes it is not effective and decides to use a bow with arrows instead (5). After that, he almost steps on a bird (2), and then hears a whining sound while splitting wood (1). Finally, the plane flies away (4).

The correct answer is "What makes the whining noise?" because Chapters 11 - 12 provide an explanation for the mysterious noise that Brian hears.