1.
To clean his shelter Brian __________________.
Correct Answer
D. Swept the sand and hung up his jacket to dry
Explanation
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.
2.
How has Brian’s body changed since he crashed in the Canadian wilderness?
Correct Answer
A. Brian's stomach has caved in, his skin is tanned, and his face is leathery from the smoke.
Explanation
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.
3.
Brian's arms have grown strong from all the firewood he has carried.
Correct Answer
B. When Brian hears or sees something he knows what it is in his mind, and he moves to be ready for it, to deal with it.
Explanation
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.
4.
As Brian looks down at the lake from the top of the stone bluff, he __________.
Correct Answer
C. Sees a kingfisher catching a fish and knows he can catch fish as well
Explanation
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.
5.
Chapter 11 begins and end with the words _____________.
Correct Answer
B. "There were these things to do."
Explanation
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.
6.
Brian spent hours trying to catch fish with ___________.
Correct Answer
C. A spear
Explanation
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.
7.
What tool must Brian reinvent?
Correct Answer
D. A bow and arrow
Explanation
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.
8.
A _______exploded under Brian’s feet making him fall to the ground.
Correct Answer
C. Bird
Explanation
A bird exploded under Brian's feet, causing him to fall to the ground.
9.
What happened to the plane that flew over Brian’s camp?
Correct Answer
C. The plane turned back.
Explanation
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.
10.
When Brian heard the plane, he __________.
Correct Answer
C. Ran to the bluff to make a bonfire
Explanation
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.
11.
At the end of Chapter 12, Brian felt ______________.
Correct Answer
A. Like all hope was gone
Explanation
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.
12.
Which sequence best describes the order of events in these chapters?
1) As Brian is splitting wood, he hears a whining sound.
2) Brian just about steps on a bird.
3) Brian uses a spear to try and catch fish.
4) The plane flies away.
5) When the spear does not work Brian decides a bow with arrows.
Correct Answer
C. 3, 5, 2, 1, 4
Explanation
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).
13.
What is the main conflict that Brian is facing at this point in Hatchet?
Correct Answer
B. Brian feels all hope is lost when the rescue plane flies away.
Explanation
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.
14.
Which question does Chapters 11 - 12 answer?
Correct Answer
D. What makes the whining noise?
Explanation
The correct answer is "What makes the whining noise?" because Chapters 11 - 12 provide an explanation for the mysterious noise that Brian hears.