Hatchet Vocabulary Quiz Chapters 7-12

What does the word "gingerly" mean as used in the novel Hatchet?

• With great speed

• Carefully or cautiously

• With excitement

• Aggressively

In the context of Hatchet, when something is described as "lodged," where is it?

• Floating in water

• Stuck in a specific place

• Lost and cannot be found

• Moving quickly

What does "gratified" mean as it is used in the novel?

• Confused

• Pleased or satisfied

• Tired

• Hungry

The word "dormant" in Hatchet refers to something that is:

• Active and lively

• In a state of rest or inactivity

• Extremely cold

• Full of energy

What does "persistent" mean in the context of the novel?

• Giving up easily

• Changing frequently

• Continuing firmly or obstinately

• Laughing uncontrollably

In Hatchet, when something is described as "tapered," it means it:

• Becomes thicker at one end

• Remains the same width

• Becomes narrower or thinner toward one end

• Is circular in shape

Using context clues from Hatchet, which sentence correctly uses the word "gingerly"?

• He gingerly ran towards the bear.

• He gingerly picked up the fragile bird's nest.

• They gingerly shouted for help.

• She gingerly ate her dinner quickly.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "lodged" as it is used in Hatchet.

• The fish swam quickly, then lodged into the net.

• He lodged his complaint with the manager.

• They lodged at the hotel for the night.

• The arrow lodged in the tree, unable to be pulled out easily.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "gratified"?

• He was gratified when he finally started the fire.

• The gratified weather made it difficult to see.

• She gratified her homework in record time.

• They were gratified by the loud noises outside.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses "dormant."

• The volcano was dormant, not having erupted for years.

• The dormant ran quickly across the field.

• He felt very dormant after eating the large meal.

• The plant was dormant and needed water.