Exploring Chapter 16 of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

In this chapter, Brian continues to hone his survival skills, successfully hunting small game. He faces a life-threatening encounter with a moose, which leaves him injured. Shortly after, a tornado destroys his shelter and belongings, forcing him to start over. Despite these setbacks, Brian remains resilient and discovers the tail of the crashed plane in the lake, prompting reflection on his situation.

What did Brian use to make his first arrow?

• Feathers and a willow shaft

• Metal and wood

• Plastic and rubber

• Stone and bamboo

What animal attacked Brian by the lake?

• A bear

• A moose

• A wolf

• A deer

How did Brian initially react to the moose attack?

• He ran away immediately

• He fought back with a spear

• He pretended to be dead

• He climbed a tree

What natural disaster struck after the moose attack?

• A flood

• An earthquake

• A tornado

• A wildfire

What was Brian's reaction to the approaching tornado?

• He hid under rocks

• He prepared his weapons

• He tried to run away

• He called for help

What did Brian lose in the tornado?

• His shelter and tools

• His map and compass

• His clothes and shoes

• His radio and batteries

After the tornado, what was Brian left with?

• A backpack

• A flashlight

• A hatchet

• A knife

What does Brian vow to do after losing everything to the tornado?

• Leave the area

• Rebuild his shelter

• Signal for rescue

• Find help

How does Brian view his challenges after the tornado?

• As unfair and overwhelming

• As manageable and temporary

• As lessons for survival

• As insurmountable and defeating

What symbolizes Brian's hope and resilience at the end of the story?

• The flipped plane

• The remaining hatchet

• The destroyed shelter

• The lost bird