Characters
Who is the main character in Hatchet?
Brian
Where is the lake in which Brian's plane crashes?
The Canadian Wilderness
What item did Brian's mom give him?
What is a major theme in Hatchet?
Survival (bonus: self-discovery)
What event is happening at the beginning of the story?
The story begins with Brian flying to visit his father.
What is Brian's last name?
Robeson
What season is it?
How does Brian start a fire?
Brian uses his hatchet to create sparks with a rock to start a fire.
What lesson (theme) does Brian learn by the end of chapter 12?
Brian learns the importance of perseverance and hope.
How does Brian feel right after the crash?
Brian feels scared and helpless after the crash.
What happens to the pilot in the story?
What is one thing Brian is learning in the wilderness by himself that he probably would not learn otherwise?
Answers will vary
What does Brian do to find food?
Brian tries to catch fish and forage for berries.
How does Brian change from chapter 1 to 12?
Brian becomes more resourceful and confident over time.
What is the first challenge that Brian overcomes after the crash?
The first challenge that Brian overcomes after the crash is finding shelter.
Name one of Brian's friends from before the crash.
Terry
How did Brian describe the setting of the wilderness when he first saw it?
What animal does Brian first encounter?
Brian first encounters a bear.
Answers will vary.
What key event happens in chapter 9 that changes Brian's perspective?
In chapter 9, Brian successfully makes fire and feels a sense of accomplishment.
Who does Brian think about often?
His mother
How did Brian describe the setting of the city he used to live in?
He described it as noisy and bright (bonus: full of his mom's food smells)
Water is essential for hydration and survival; Brian learns to find it and filter it.
How does isolation affect Brian?
Isolation makes Brian reflect about himself and his life. It also makes him resourceful.
Brian thinks about his teacher, Mr. Perpich. What does Brian do after he thinks about Mr. Perpich's advice?
Answers may vary:
Brian realizes he has to get motivated.
Brian looks through the supplies that he has.
Brian realizes he is all he's got.