The Hatchet 1
Who is the protagonist of "Hatchet"?
Brian
What is the main cause of the plane crash?
The Pilot's heart-attack
What tool does Brian have that helps him survive in the wilderness?
The hatchet
Who is the author of "The Hobbit"?
J.R.R. Tolkien
What is the name of Bilbo Baggins' home?
Bag end
What animal attacks Brian in the middle of the night?
porcupine
What natural disaster strikes Brian while he is in the wilderness?
tornado
What food does Brian initially find and eat after the crash?
berries
How many dwarves accompany Bilbo on his adventure?
13
What is the purpose of the dwarves' journey?
To reclaim their homeland and treasure
What does Brian use to make fire?
The hatchet and a rock
What animals does Brian successfully catch for food?
fish and foolbirds
How long is Brian stranded in the wilderness?
54
How are the trolls defeated?
They turn to stone at sunrise
What is the name of the elven city where the company rests?
Rivendell
How does Brian keep track of time in the wilderness?
making marks on a tree
What are three instances the Hatchet came in good use.
Brian depends upon it to make all his hunting tools and to start a fire. Most importantly, he uses it to gain access to the survival pack, which makes his rescue possible.
How does Brian finally get rescued from the wilderness?
Answer: Brian gets rescued after finding a survival pack in the crashed plane, which includes a radio transmitter. He accidentally activates it, and a passing plane picks up the signal and comes to rescue him.
What does Elrond reveal about Thorin's map?
What is the message?
It contains moon letters
The map provides important information about the secret entrance to the Lonely Mountain, where Smaug guards the dwarves' treasure.
The moon letters on Thorin’s map are important because they reveal the specific time and conditions needed to find the secret door into the Lonely Mountain, which is crucial for the dwarves' quest to reclaim their homeland.
Who captures the company in the forest of Mirkwood?
How do the dwarves escape from the wood elves?
Bilbo helps them escape using barrels
Give three ways Brian's ordeal changes him by the end of the book?
makes him more mature, self-reliant, appreciative of food and nature.
Who is the author of the Hatchet and what is his message?
Gary Paulsen his theme is transformation through nature. His hardship by being stranded in nature helps Brian to learn survival skills, gain greater confidence. Forces him to adapt and grow and therefore no longer be consumed by his parent's divorce and be able to move on and find peace in nature.
What personal struggle is Brian dealing with before and during his time in the wilderness?
Brian is dealing with the emotional impact of his parents' recent divorce, which troubles him deeply before and during his time in the wilderness.
What river must the company cross after leaving Beorn's house?
What advice does Beorn give to the company about Mirkwood?
Describe Bilbo’s development as a character in the first ten chapters. Give three key events that cause his growth.
In the first ten chapters, Bilbo develops from a hesitant and reluctant participant in the adventure into a more resourceful and courageous member of the company. His cleverness in dealing with Gollum and his bravery in rescuing the dwarves from the spiders and elves demonstrate significant personal growth.