Exploring Chapter 14 of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

In Chapter 14 of 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, Brian learns the importance of avoiding mistakes in survival situations. A skunk encounter teaches him to protect his food and improve his shelter. He builds a more secure shelter and devises a method to store food safely, learning valuable lessons about nature and survival.

What can small mistakes in a survival situation lead to?

• Improved skills

• Severe consequences

• None of the above

• Minor inconveniences

What animal caused a significant problem for Brian at his shelter?

• A skunk

• A deer

• A squirrel

• A bear

What did Brian learn was crucial to survival in the wilderness?

• Finding a way back home

• Building a large shelter

• Protecting food sources

• Making friends with animals

What immediate effect did the skunk spray have on Brian?

• It made him run faster

• It blinded him temporarily

• It made him laugh

• It caused him to fall asleep

What long-term problem did the skunk spray cause?

• None of the above

• Loss of hearing

• Long-lasting smell and discomfort

• Permanent blindness

How did Brian improve his shelter after the skunk incident?

• By making it larger

• By reinforcing it with heavier logs

• By painting it

• By moving it to a new location

Why did Brian feel the need to improve his shelter?

• To impress other survivors

• To protect against animals

• To prepare for winter

• To withstand heavy rains

What innovative solution did Brian create for storing food?

• Using natural caves

• Creating a food shelf on a ledge

• Building a refrigerator

• Digging a deeper hole

What was Brian's solution for storing fish?

• Salting them

• Keeping them alive in a penned area in the lake

• Cooking them immediately

• Freezing them in ice

How did Brian ensure his food shelf was secure?

• By using a lock and key

• By placing it out of reach on a high ledge

• By hiding it behind rocks

• By covering it with leaves