Inference Hatchet

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

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

• speedy

• thorough

• immediate

• external

Read the question carefully and select the best answer.

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’s in danger

• is struggling to remain hopeful while scared

• has a deep knowledge of rescue missions in the wild

Which of the following inferences about Brian is most strongly supported by 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.

• Brian is a happy, normal young man.

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

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

• Brian’s parents are either divorced or separated.

What is most likely the author’s intent in paragraphs 12-13?

Nothing.

It kept coming back to that. He had nothing

• A. To transition from one idea to the next

• B. To inform the reader that Brian is searching for supplies

• C. To emphasize Brian’s increasing concern and loneliness

• D. To highlight Brian’s ability to survive in the wild

Which of the following conclusions about Brian’s state of mind, when thinking of his parents, is best supported by the excerpt?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• “The father home or the mother home. He stopped the thinking. It didn’t matter.”

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

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

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

• He was a strict disciplinarian whom most students disliked.

• He believed in always following the rules.

• He was likely an experienced, resourceful camper himself.

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

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

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

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

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

Which meaning of asset most closely matches its meaning in the following excerpt?

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.”

• | noun | something owned by a person or company

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

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

• | noun | the property of a deceased person

Arrange the events in the story in chronological order.

1 Brian realizes he is extremely hungry.

2 Brian reassures himself that he will be rescued soon.

3 Brian takes stock of all of his supplies and materials.

4 Brian momentarily thinks about his complex situation with his parents.

• 2, 3, 1, 4

• 2, 4, 1, 3

• 4, 3, 1, 2

• 2, 4, 3, 1