The Hatchet

How old is Brian at the beginning of the story?

• Ten

• Thirteen

• Fourteen

• Eleven

What major event changed Brian's life?

• a death

• a new baby

• a new job

• a divorce

• receiving a hatchet

Brian is worrying about some information that he knows, a "Secret" and thinking about talking to his mother
Which statement from the story provides support for this idea?

• "How could he tell her what he knew? So he remained silent, shook his head and remained silent."
• "Brian hated judges as he hated lawyers."
• Brian felt his eyes beginning to burn, but he didn't cry.
• On the dashboard in front of him Brian saw dials, switches, meters, knobs, levers, cranks, lights, handles...

Who gave Brian the Hatchet?

• His Mom
• His Dad
• His Girlfriend
• The Pilot

Brian Robeson is the _____________of the novel.

• villain

• hero

• antagonist

• protagonist

What was the purpose of Brian's trip to the Canadian woods?

• He was going to see his father
• He was going on a camping trip
• He was going to visit his uncle
• He was learning how to fly a plane

1.  What was Brian's father's job?

• Lumberman
• Accountant
• Lawyer
• Oil Engineer

How did the pilot of the plane die?

• A Stroke

• Killed by a passenger

• Heart Attack

• Died in the crash

• Severe stomach pains/indigestion

When Brian has to fly the plane himself after the pilot's heart attack, what prior experience helps him?

• He used to fly with his Uncle Carter
• He had watched the pilot very closely
• The pilot had let him take the controls for a few minutes earlier in the ride
• He had read a lot of books and seen a lot of movies about planes

What happened first?

• The plane crashed
• The pilot had a heart attack
• Brian's mom gave him a hatchet
• The plane ran out of fuel