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Why is Brian on the plane in the first place?
Brian is on the plane because his parents divorced and he's going to spend the summer with his father.
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing.
How did the pilot die?
What is a quill?
One of the sharp, hollow spines of a porcupine
Why does Brian slap his reflection in the lake?
Brian slaps his reflection because he thinks he looks ugly. His face is swollen, his eyes are slits, and he's covered in dirt.
What is a verb?
An action word
Who is the narrator of Hatchet?
Brian
What does the word overcome mean?
to deal with or gain control of something difficult
Mr. Perpich tells his students, "You have to get motivated." Brian is feeling defeated and knows he needs to get motivated to survive.
What is an adjective?
A describing word
1. A quarter, 3 dimes
2. A $20 bill (in a billfold)
3. A leather belt
4. A broken watch
5. T-shirt
6. Windbreaker
7. Underwear
8. Tennis shoes
9. Fingernail clippers
10. A hatchet
What does the word extensive mean?
Very large in quantity or size
Explain how Brian becomes injured in chapter 8.
Brian throws his hatchet at an animal that turns out to be a porcupine. The porcupine shoots 8 quills into Brian's leg.
What is a synonym?
A word that is similar/the same
Why does Brian go to sleep holding his hatchet in chapter 7?
Brian goes to sleep holding his hatchet because he's afraid the bear might come back.
What does the word interval mean?
A period of time between one event and the next
What are two unexpected benefits of the fire?
1. The mosquitos don't like the smoke
2. He can make a smoke signal
3. It will keep animals out of his shelter
What is a hyperbole?
A gross exaggeration
Example: "I am buried in work right now!"
Why does Brian refer to the fire as his "hungry friend"?
Brian refers to the fire as his "hungry friend" because he has to keep feeding it fuel (wood). He also refers to it this way because it's another "living" thing, and it will help protect him.
What does the word agony mean?
Pain of body or mind