Hatchet Ch 7-1 quiz Flashcards
What was the painful memory Brian had?
The secret/ when Brian witnessed his mom cheating on his dad
What caused Brian to do and say nothing?
The bear Brian came across while picking berries
Why did the bear not threaten Brian?
This is because the bear didn’t think Brian was a serious threat to the bear and the food
Why did Brian say “The city is more dangerous than the wilderness?”
This is because there are a lot more dangers in the city than in the wilderness
Why did Brian cry until he couldn’t?
This is because the porcupine came into Brian’s shelter and attacked him
Brian discovered what he believed to be the most important rule of survival. What was it?
It was feeling sorry for yourself won’t help you get anywhere
What mistake did Brian make in the use of his hatchet?
He threw the hatchet at the porcupine in dark.
Why was this a costly mistake?
(Answer to #7)
Costly mistake because if he loses it the hatchet is his only and most important resource
Where did he get the idea to make a fire? What did it remind him of?
In his dream he had. It reminded him of when he attacked the porcupine, the hatchet hit the wall and made a SPARK
Why were Brian’s firsts attempts to make fire unsuccessful?
Because Brian needed oxygen and something flameble
When Brian finally achieved his goal of making fire why did this accomplishment make him feel lonely?
This made him feel lonely because he had no one to share his accomplishment with
What were some disadvantages of the fire Brian made?
It was hard to keep the fire going and it filled his shelter in smoke.
Why did Brian think that “he had never felt so rich somehow”?
Because he hadn’t had a food supply since the plane crash
