Theme & Central Idea
Text Evidence & Supporting Details
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Character Development & Conflict
Plot Structure
100

What is the central theme of Hatchet?

Survival and/or self-reliance.

100

What detail shows Brian is desperate for food?

He eats too many gut cherries, even though they make him sick.

100

In this game, you're either a murderer, sheriff, or innocent. Stay alive, or solve the mystery!

Murder Mystery

100

Who is the protagonist of Hatchet?

Brian Robeson.

100

What is the inciting incident that starts the story?

The pilot has a heart attack, and the plane crashes.

200

How does Brian's independence in the wild support the theme?

He grows stronger and more mature as he survives alone.

200

What detail supports that Brian is learning from his environment?

He watches animals to learn how to survive.

200

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Labubu's

200

What is Brian’s main external conflict?

Surviving after the plane crash.

200

What is one rising action event after the crash?

Brian is attacked by a porcupine while sleeping. (Name one big event) 

300

What type of conflict best supports the theme of man vs. nature?

External conflict — Brian vs. the wilderness.

300

What evidence shows Brian is changing emotionally?

He stops crying and starts solving problems calmly.

300

What’s the Gen Alpha version of saying “LOL”? Word or Emoji 

What is “I’m dead 💀”?

300

What internal conflict does Brian face about his parents?

He struggles with anger and sadness over their divorce. "The Secret"

300

What is the climax of the novel?

Brian retrieves the survival pack from the sunken plane.

400

What message might the author want readers to learn from Brian’s journey?

Growth comes through struggle.

400

What details show how Brian uses his intelligence to survive?

He builds a fire and makes tools with what he finds.

400

What is Mr. Beast Real Name? 

"Jimmy" Donaldson

400

How does Brian respond to the porcupine attack?

He uses it as a lesson to build a stronger shelter and become more alert.

400

What is the falling action after the tornado?

Brian rebuilds his shelter and uses the emergency transmitter.

500

What major events help show the theme of transformation? (give at least 3) 

The plane crash, porcupine attack, tornado, and Brian’s rescue.

500

What two details show Brian’s survival after the tornado?

He rebuilds his shelter and retrieves the survival pack from the crashed plane.

500

LeBron James won his first NBA championship with which team?

Miami Heat?

500

How do Brian’s reactions to the tornado and rescue plane show character change?

He becomes resilient and accepts his situation without giving up.

500

What is the resolution of the story?

Brian is rescued and reflects on how he has changed.