Hatchet Feelings
At the end of the novel, Brian begins to think of his hatchet as an INVALUABLE tool. What does the word invaluable mean?
Important; necessary; useful
What item from the survival pack helps Brian get rescued?
The radio transmitter
True or False?
After Brian is rescued, he has constant nightmares about the plane crash and being stranded in the wilderness.
False; Brian does not have nightmares at all.
When Brian makes the raft, he decides to wait until the next morning to float out to the plane and retrieve the survival pack. Why does he decide to wait?
It is getting dark, and he needs to eat and get rest before taking on such a major task.
When does Brian feel indifferent toward the hatchet in the novel?
Brian feels in different toward the hatchet when he first receives it as a gift from his mother.
What is Brian most excited about receiving in the survival pack?
The food
How do we know that Brian's appreciation of food increases when he returns home?
He often finds himself standing in the grocery aisles staring at the food in appreciation.
How do you know that the hatchet is important to Brian in the following quote?
"He reached for the side of the raft and hung there, just breathing, until he could think once more — the hatchet clutched and shining in his right hand."
He's clutching the hatchet for dear life; Brian takes a moment to gather himself before continuing.
How does Brian react after the tornado destroys his shelter?
He reacts with a sense of humor ("I hope the tornado hit the moose") and is motivated to rebuild things quickly.
Brian lost 17% of his body weight while he was stranded in the Canadian wilderness. Is this a permanent change or a temporary change?
Temporary
Finish the statement by selecting the correct words:
As Brian's feelings to the hatchet (increase/decrease), his ability to survive on his own (increases/decreases).
increase; increase
As Brian's feelings to the hatchet increase, his ability to survive on his own increases.
What type of plane comes to rescue Brian?
An AMPHIBIOUS plane
Brian becomes more observant and thoughtful after he is rescued. Is this a permanent change or a temporary change?
Permanent