Hatchet: Understanding Themes and Characters
Authored by Kelly Geronimos
English
5th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is the main theme of the novel "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen?
The importance of friendship
Survival and self-reliance
The power of technology
The value of education
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
In "Hatchet," how does Brian's understanding of nature change from the beginning to the end of the story?
He becomes more fearful of nature.
He learns to appreciate and work with nature.
He remains indifferent to nature.
He becomes more reliant on technology to survive.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.2.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the structure of "Hatchet"?
A series of unrelated events
A chronological sequence of survival challenges
A collection of poems
A series of flashbacks
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
How does the narrator's point of view in "Hatchet" influence the reader's understanding of Brian's experiences?
It provides an objective view of the events.
It offers insight into Brian's thoughts and feelings.
It focuses on the perspectives of other characters.
It presents a biased view of the wilderness.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is one challenge Brian faces in "Hatchet" and how does he respond to it?
Finding food; he gives up quickly.
Building a shelter; he uses his knowledge and resources.
Making friends; he becomes lonely.
Navigating the city; he uses a map.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.3.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Compare Brian's character at the beginning of "Hatchet" to his character at the end. What is a key difference?
He becomes more dependent on others.
He becomes more confident and self-reliant.
He becomes more fearful of the wilderness.
He becomes less interested in survival.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What role does the hatchet play in Brian's survival in the novel "Hatchet"?
It is a symbol of his past life.
It is a tool that helps him build and hunt.
It is a gift from his father.
It is a burden he must carry.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
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