Hatchet Quiz

Which of the following words best replaces extensive as it is used in the passage below (paragraph 1)?

When a plane went down they mounted extensive searches and almost always they found the plane within a day or two.

• speedy

• thorough

• immediate

• extenal

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

1. The repetition of the phrase “they would” in paragraphs 1-3 mainly suggests that Brian

• is excited for the adventures yet to come.

• doesn't realize he is in danger.

• is struggling to remain hopeful while scared.

• has a deep knowledge of rescue missions in the wild.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

1. Which of the following inferences about Brian is most strongly supported by the following passage (paragraph 5)?

   Which home? The father home or the mother home. He stopped the thinking. It didn’t matter. Either on to his dad or back to his mother. Either way he would probably be home by late night or early morning, home where he could sit down and eat a large, cheesy, juicy burger with tomatoes and double fries with ketchup and a thick chocolate shake.

• 1. Brian is a happy, normal young man.

• 1. Brian knows he will be back home before the day’s end.

• 1. Brian doesn’t think his mother and father have his best interests in mind.

• 1. Brian’s parents are either divorced or separated.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

1. The following passage (paragraphs 12-13) mainly suggests that .

   Nothing.
   
   It kept coming back to that. He had nothing.

• 1. Brian isn’t thinking about the tough situation he’s in.

• 1. Brian is ready to give up.

• 1. Brian is growing increasingly concerned and lonely.

• 1. Brian has what it takes to survive in the wilderness

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

1. Which of the following conclusions about Brian’s state of mind is best supported by the excerpt?

• 1. Brian is more than capable of saving himself from the challenges ahead.

• 1. Though he tries to deny it, Brian is affected by his parents’ recent separation.

• 1. Brian finds comfort in daydreaming of his teachers, family, and social life.

• 1. Even as the time passes, Brian remains fully confident that he will be rescued.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

1. Which passage from the text best supports your answer to Question 5?

   Answer: Though he tries to deny it, Brian is affected by his parents’ recent separation.

• 1. “Maybe I should try and figure out just how I stand.”

• 1. “They would look for him, look for the plane. His father and mother would be frantic.”

• 1. “Which home? The father home or the mother home. He stopped the thinking.”

• 1. “He reached into his pockets and took out everything he had and laid it on the grass in front of him.”

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

1. Which of these inferences about Brian’s old teacher Mr. Perpich is best supported by the text?

• 1. He was an optimistic man who believed in his students.

• 1. He was a strict disciplinarian whom most students disliked.

• 1. He believed in always following the rules.

• 1. He was likely an experienced, resourceful camper himself.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

1. Which passage from the text best supports the answer to question 7?

   (Mr. Perpich believed in his students.)

• 1. “‘You are your most valuable asset. Don’t forget that. You are the best thing you have.’”

• 1. “All Perpich would say is that I have to get motivated.”

• 1. "I wish you were here, Perpich. I’m hungry and I’d trade everything I have for a hamburger.”

• 1. “Perpich would tell him to quit messing around.”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

1. Which meaning of asset most closely matches its meaning in the following excerpt (paragraph 24)?

   No, wait. One other thing. Those were all the things he had, but he also had himself. Perpich used to drum that into them—”You are your most valuable asset. Don’t forget that. You are the best thing you have.”

• 1. noun | something owned by a person or company

• 1. noun | a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality

• 1. noun | equipment employed in military operations, such as planes or ships

• 1. noun | the property of a deceased person

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

First: ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• Brian reassures himself that he will be rescued so
• Brian momentarily thinks about his situation.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3