Hatchet Test

At the end of the novel, the reader can conclude that Brian will __________.

• remains in the wilderness

• go on the Survivor television show

• go back home and tell others about his experiences

• learn to fly a plane

What is the name of the main character in Hatchet?

• Ryan Robeson

• Brian Robertson

• Bryan Robeson

• Brian Robeson

What is the best description of a hatchet?

• a large pocket knife

• a small axe

• a small machete

• a medium sized sword

Who gave Brian the hatchet?

• his father

• his mother

• his high school teacher

• the pilot

What does Brian decide to do after the pilot has a heart attack?

• Brian decides to turn around and fly back to Hampton.

• Brian decides to try to land immediately.

• Brian decides to continue flying until he runs out of fuel.

• Brian decides to watch for other planes, so a pilot can help him.

Where does Brian put the hatchet when he gets it?

• In his pocket

• In his duffel bag

• In his closet

• On his belt

Brian has two thoughts about landing the plane. What does he decide to do?

• He forces the plane to land.

• He forces the plane to land in a field.

• He waits for the fuel to run out and then tries to land the plane in a lake.

• He waits for the fuel to run out and then land the plane.

Brian decides he should land the plane...

• on top of a mountain.

• on an empty road.

• in an empty field.

• on a lake.

What does Brian know that his father does not know.

• His mother has a secret.

• His mother did not want the divorce to happen.

• His mother has a new job in the city.

• His mother is leaving for the summer.

Why does Brian suddenly realize that he may be out there in the woods for longer than he had anticipated?

• No one knew he was on a trip.

• No one knew where the plane was going.

• He heard that search parties are called off after 2 days.

• He had bumped the wheel of the plane and changed course.