Exploring Chapter 3 of Hatchet

Brian is in a plane that is about to crash. He desperately searches for a lake to land safely. As he maneuvers the plane, he struggles with control and speed. The plane crashes into a lake, and Brian fights to escape. He eventually reaches land, exhausted but alive.

What was Brian's initial reaction when he realized the plane was going to crash?

• He tried to contact air traffic control.

• He screamed and panicked.

• He immediately looked for a parachute.

• He remained calm and composed.

What did Brian desperately need to find in front of the plane?

• A field

• A lake

• A runway

• A road

How did Brian attempt to adjust the plane's direction towards the lake?

• By using the left rudder pedal

• By using the right rudder pedal

• By pushing forward on the wheel

• By pulling back on the wheel

What caused the plane to slow down dramatically during Brian's maneuver?

• The plane hit turbulence

• The fuel ran out

• The nose came up

• The engine failed

What did Brian see at the edge of the pond while the plane was descending?

• A wolf

• A moose

• A bear

• A deer

What happened to the plane's wings during the crash?

• They broke off

• They caught fire

• They remained intact

• They detached and floated away

What did Brian do to free himself from the seatbelt?

• He used a knife

• He cut the belt with scissors

• He tore his nails loose

• He found a release button

What did Brian feel holding him back as he tried to escape the plane?

• A piece of metal

• His windbreaker

• His seatbelt

• A tree branch

What did Brian do when he finally reached the surface of the water?

• He signaled for rescue

• He swam to the shore

• He screamed for help

• He floated on his back

What happened to Brian after he reached the shore?

• He found food

• He lost consciousness

• He started a fire

• He immediately sought shelter