Hatchet Chapter 8 Quiz

What initially wakes Brian up in the middle of the night?

• A porcupine

• The wind

• A nightmare

• A growl

What does Brian initially mistake the smell in the shelter for?

• Smoke

• Fresh food

• A nearby animal

• Rot and decay

What causes Brian's leg to be in pain?

• A snake bite

• A porcupine's quills

• A bear attack

• A fall

What important lesson does Brian learn while sitting in the dark?

• Fire is unnecessary

• Monsters are real

• Crying solves problems

• Self-pity is unhelpful

How does Brian feel after removing the porcupine quills?

• Angry and frustrated

• Indifferent and calm

• Relieved and happy

• In pain and self-pity

In Brian's dream, what is his father trying to communicate?

• A warning about animals

• A secret about fire

• The need for shelter

• The importance of food

What does Brian's friend Terry do in the dream?

• Points to a fire

• Gives Brian food

• Builds a shelter

• Warns about animals

What does Brian realize about the hatchet?

• It is too damaged to use

• It can create sparks for fire

• It is not useful

• It can be used as a weapon

What does Brian use to create sparks for a fire?

• Two sticks

• A lighter

• The hatchet

• A match

What does Brian realize is the key to survival?

• Building a shelter

• Avoiding animals

• Finding food

• Starting a fire