1.
Hatchet: What is the complete name of the main character in the story?
Correct Answer
C. His name is Gary Paulsen.
Explanation
The correct answer is "His name is Gary Paulsen." This is because the question asks for the complete name of the main character in the story "Hatchet." The other options, Leonard Marcus and Brad Pitt, are not mentioned as characters in the story. Therefore, the correct answer is Gary Paulsen, who is both the author of the book and the main character.
2.
Hatchet; At what age did the main character had to learn survival skills?
Correct Answer
A. He had to learn as a child.
Explanation
The correct answer is "He had to learn as a child." In the book "Hatchet," the main character, Brian, is a young boy who becomes stranded in the wilderness after a plane crash. As a result, he is forced to learn survival skills at a young age in order to stay alive.
3.
Hatchet: How old was the main character when taught himself the know-how of so many skills?
Correct Answer
C. He was 12 years-old
Explanation
The main character in Hatchet taught himself the know-how of many skills when he was 12 years old.
4.
Hatchet: What were the skills that the main character taught himself how to do?
Correct Answer
B. They were keep house, make his own fun, and live for weeks at a time in the wilderness.
Explanation
The main character in Hatchet taught himself how to keep house, make his own fun, and live for weeks at a time in the wilderness. This suggests that the character developed survival skills and self-sufficiency while being alone in the wilderness.
5.
Hatchet: How does the main character describe his childhood?
Correct Answer
He describes it as very challenging.
Explanation
The main character in the book "Hatchet" describes his childhood as very challenging. This suggests that the main character faced numerous difficulties and obstacles during his upbringing. The use of the word "challenging" implies that his childhood was not easy and that he had to overcome various hardships. This description provides insight into the character's background and helps to establish the tone and theme of the story.
6.
Aguinaldo: On what day does a neighbor give Carmen Teresa a blank notebook?
Correct Answer
C. On New Year's Day.
Explanation
The correct answer is "On New Year's Day." This answer is supported by the fact that the question asks about the day when a neighbor gives Carmen Teresa a blank notebook. Since the question does not mention any specific occasion like Christmas or her birthday, the only option left is New Year's Day.
7.
Aguinaldo: Where does this story take place?
Correct Answer
C. This story takes place in Puerto Rico.
8.
Hatchet: Where is the nursing home located?
Correct Answer
A. It is located in Santurce.
9.
Seeds of Peace: From where is 15 year-old Noor?
Correct Answer
C. She is from the Palestinian West Bank.
Explanation
Noor is from the Palestinian West Bank. This can be inferred from the options provided, where the correct answer states that she is from the Palestinian West Bank.
10.
Seeds of Peace: Noor glanced at Shirlee who was showing her an example, how old is she (Shirlee)?
Correct Answer
C. She is 15 years-old.
Explanation
The correct answer is "She is 15 years-old." This can be inferred from the given context where Noor glances at Shirlee who is showing her an example. Since Noor is asking about Shirlee's age, it implies that Shirlee is older than Noor but younger than the other two options given (16 and 17 years-old). Thus, the correct answer is 15 years-old.
11.
Seeds of Peace: What is Shirlee's nationality?
Correct Answer
C. She is Jewish Israeli.
Explanation
The correct answer is "She is Jewish Israeli." This means that Shirlee's nationality is Jewish Israeli. This indicates that she is from Israel and identifies as Jewish.
12.
Seeds of Peace: In the story; there was an issue that caused a serious discussion, what was it?
Correct Answer
C. It was a comment about Israel occupying Jerusalem.
Explanation
The correct answer is "It was a comment about Israel occupying Jerusalem." In the story, the serious discussion was caused by a comment specifically about Israel occupying Jerusalem. This comment likely sparked a heated debate or disagreement among the characters, leading to a serious discussion about the issue.
13.
Seeds of Peace: How did the campers change during Eitan Paul's stay at camp?
Correct Answer
B. The campers became aware that coexistence is possible.
Explanation
During Eitan Paul's stay at camp, the campers underwent a change in their perspective and became aware that coexistence is possible. This suggests that Eitan's presence and interactions with the campers had a positive impact on their beliefs and attitudes towards coexistence.