Tracker

What can you infer about Paulsen’s childhood?

• Since he ran away, I can assume that as a child he was not very happy at home.

• Gary Paulsen had great things to say about his parents, so it was a great childhood.

• His childhood is not mentioned.

• He loved school and home so much that he never wanted to leave either.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Brian decides he should land the plane...

• on top of a mountain.

• on an empty road.

• in an empty field.

• on a lake.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Where does Brian put the hatchet when he gets it?

• In his pocket

• In his duffel bag

• In his closet

• On his belt

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who is the author of Hatchet?

• Gray Paulson

• Gary Pulsen

• Gary Paulson

• Gary Paulsen

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What physical problems does Brian experience on his first day after the crash?

• He is exhausted and cold

• He is attacked by a bear

• He is stung by a scorpion

• He is sunburnt

What advice does Brian remember from Mr. Perpich, his former English teacher?

• Always trust your instincts

• Keep thinking and being positive

• Tomorrow will be better than today

• Don't let mistakes defeat you

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the primary function of a 'tracker' in a narrative?

• To follow and record the movements of characters

• To provide comic relief

• To serve as the main antagonist

• To narrate the story

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'tracker' correctly?

• The tracker of the book was very funny.

• She used a tracker to monitor her fitness progress.

• He was the tracker of the story's villain.

• The tracker was a type of dessert.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In literature, a 'tracker' is most likely to be associated with which genre?

• Romance

• Mystery

• Adventure

• Science Fiction