Survival Skills in Hatchet Chapter 11

What change does Brian notice about his hearing in Chapter 11?

• It becomes duller due to the loud sounds of nature.

• He can hear more clearly and distinguish different sounds.

• He starts losing his hearing from hunger.

• He ignores sounds because they are unimportant.

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How does Brian try to catch fish in this chapter?

• With his bare hands

• By making a fishing spear

• Using a net made from vines

• By setting traps in the water

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Why does Brian have trouble catching fish at first?

• The fish are too fast.

• His spear is too dull.

• He does not know where the fish are.

• He scares the fish away with his movements.

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What does Brian realize about his body as time passes in the wilderness?

• He is getting thinner and weaker.

• He is becoming stronger and more in tune with nature.

• His body is shutting down due to lack of food.

• He feels no change in his body.

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What tool does Brian decide he needs to improve for catching fish?

• His hatchet

• His bow and arrow

• His fishing spear

• A wooden club

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What lesson does Brian learn about movement when hunting fish?

• He must be very slow and careful.

• He should make quick, sudden movements.

• He needs to splash the water to scare the fish into a trap.

• He should chase the fish aggressively.

How does Brian feel about his growing survival skills?

• He is frustrated and wants to give up.

• He is proud and confident in his progress.

• He is indifferent and doesn’t care.

• He is angry that he hasn’t been rescued yet.

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Why does Brian think of his reflection in the water?

• He doesn’t recognize himself because of his changes.

• He enjoys looking at himself every morning.

• He uses it to scare the fish.

• He is afraid that animals might see him in the reflection.

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How does Brian’s growing ability to observe his environment help him survive? Provide at least two examples from the chapter.

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What emotions does Brian experience in Chapter 11, and how do they influence his actions?

One emotion Brian experiences is ______, it influences his actions by __________.

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