5. Brian remembered that when the pilot had the heart attack, _____________________.

1. When Brian woke the next morning his legs were cramped and drawn up and his back hurt when he tried to move, but worst of all was ___________. • the throb in his head • the cut on his chest • the pounding in his jaw • the twisting of his stomach • Which sequence best describes the order of events in Hatchet?1) The plane crashed into the lake.2) Brian felt like his legs were on fire and his head felt like a hammer was hitting him.3) Brian vomited.4) The pilot had a heart attack and died. • 2, 4, 1, 3 • 1, 2, 4, 3 • 3, 2, 4, 1 • 4, 3, 1, 2 • The author of Hatchet, Gary Paulsen, most likely wrote Hatchet to ____________. • inform readers how to survive a plane crash • entertain readers with a story about a courageous boy • persuade readers to learn how to drive a Cessna 406 • amuse readers with a funny story • Which statement from Hatchet contains a cause-effect relationship? • The crash is over and I am alive, he thought. • He raised himself and crawled out of the water, grunting with pain of movement. • Because of the mosquitoes the backs of his hands were puffy and his eyes were almost swollen shut, and he saw everything through a narrow squint. • The pilot in the plane, down into the water, down into the blue water strapped in the sea.

2. 5. Brian remembered that when the pilot had the heart attack, _____________________. • he pulled the throttle making the plane go up • he pushed the throttle making the plane go down • his foot jerked on the rudder pedal and the plane assumed a new course • he broke some instruments as he fell over Answer the following questions in complete sentences on your paper: • What is the “secret” mentioned repeatedly throughout Hatchet? • As he’s learning to hunt the “foolbirds”, Brian discovers a secret which helps him to become more successful at his attempts to hunt these birds. Describe the secret Brian discovers. • What evidence is there from the story Hatchet that Brian remained optimistic even when his predicament became more dire and desperate? • In Hatchet, Brian has an “awakening” which he refers to as the beginning of “new Brian” describe the circumstances which brought about the change from old Brian to new Brian and describe what changes took place as a result of this transformation. • Identify three ways you feel Brian changed as the story progressed. Be specific! • On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate Brian’s performance while he was stranded in the wilderness. Be sure to cite evidence from the story.