Hatchet Quiz
Gary Paulsen’s ‘Hatchet’ is an American wilderness survival novel, and the first of a five-book series. As the recipient of a Newbery Honour, the book centres on the story of thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson and his quest to survive in the Canadian wilderness after his plane crashes en route to visit his father and he is the only remaining survivor. What do you know about the book?
- 1.
Who was Brian going to visit at the start of the book?
- A.
His mother
- B.
His dog
- C.
His father
- D.
His uncle
Correct Answer
C. His father -
- 2.
How old is Brian?
- A.
27
- B.
55
- C.
11
- D.
13
Correct Answer
D. 13 -
- 3.
Where was Brian flying from?
- A.
New York
- B.
China
- C.
Canada
- D.
Melbourne
Correct Answer
A. New York -
- 4.
What is Brian's last name?
- A.
Robinson
- B.
Robens
- C.
Robeson
- D.
Wringle
Correct Answer
C. Robeson -
- 5.
What did Brian's mother give him before he flew?
- A.
A tattoo
- B.
A belt
- C.
A dollar and 50 cents
- D.
A hatchet
Correct Answer
D. A hatchet -
- 6.
What is 'The Secret'?
- A.
Brian stole a cookie
- B.
Brian is really 'Brianna'
- C.
His mother had an affair with a tennis coach
- D.
She was having tennis lessons
Correct Answer
C. His mother had an affair with a tennis coach -
- 7.
What is the name of Brian's friend, who he was with at the mall?
- A.
Terry
- B.
Randall
- C.
Fred
- D.
Michael
Correct Answer
A. Terry -
- 8.
Brian's father knows 'The Secret'.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
Where did Brian crash land?
- A.
The beach
- B.
Central Coast, NSW
- C.
Pakistan
- D.
Remote Canadian wilderness
Correct Answer
D. Remote Canadian wilderness -
- 10.
What happened to the pilot?
- A.
He jumped out the window
- B.
He choked on a jelly bean
- C.
He died of a heart attack
- D.
He sneezed with his eyes open, thus losing them
Correct Answer
C. He died of a heart attack -
- 11.
What genre is 'Hatchet'
- A.
Romance
- B.
Comedy
- C.
Action/adventure
- D.
Fantasy
Correct Answer
C. Action/adventure -
- 12.
How did Brian feel when the pilot died?
- A.
Relieved
- B.
Sick
- C.
Angry
- D.
Terrified
Correct Answer
D. Terrified -
- 13.
The Hatchet is based on a true story?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 14.
What technique does the author use to reinforce the importance of 'The Secret'?
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Repitition
- C.
Imagery
- D.
Poetry
Correct Answer
B. Repitition -
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