Chapter 1-2
Explain why Brian is taking this trip. Include where he is going, where he is coming from, and why he is going.
New York to Canada to see his Dad
What shape is the lake Brian landed in?
"L" shaped
Brian builds a new shelter in this chapter. What kind of shelter?
A lean-to
Which animal did Brian encounter in chapter 7?
A Bear
What was Brian trying to start?
A fire
Why did Brian have a hatchet on the trip?
His mom gave it to him to use in the woods with his father
What surprised Brian about the outdoors?
The sounds.
What did Brian find to eat?
Gut-Berries/cherries
What happened to Brian’s hatchet that inspired him to start a fire?
The hatchet sparked when he threw it against the wall at the porcupine
List the sequence of events leading up to the pilot’s death.
He clutched his shoulder, started passing gas, and then had a heart attack.
What attacked Brian when he got out of the water?
Mosquitos!
What animal was eating the berries that he was looking for when he was hungry?
birds
After an encounter with a porcupine in the middle of the night, Brian decides to...
"He kicked out as hard as he could and threw his Hatchet at the sound"
Who is Brian worried he will forget or give up on?
The rescuers
Why wasn’t Brian able to get help after the pilot had a heart attack?
He tried using the radio to ask for help, but the connection was so bad that they couldn’t hear one another.
What is the 'secret'?
His mother was in love with a man who was not Brian’s father.
What did Mr. Peprich teach Brian that was useful while he was alone in the wilderness?
The teacher taught him to find the positive out of every situation. That Brian is the best resource he has.
What does Brian call the fire?
His "friend"
What was Brian's plan to survive the plane crash?
Fly the plane until it ran out of fuel and attempt a water landing.
Page 29: The memory was like a knife cutting into him. Slicing deep into him with hate.
What type of figurative language is that?
Simile
Why did Brian think nobody would find him?
The plane had veered off the original flight plan.
Brian dreams about this friend. This dream helps Brian realize he needs fire!
Terry
After Brian started the fire, why does he say he wishes someone were there to tell and show?
He is proud of himself and wishes he could share it with someone. He feels lonely because he finally accomplished something good in the wilderness and has nobody to tell or show