Hatchet Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 103 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Hatchet Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 103 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these items was not in the survival pack?

2. What does Brian use for fish bait?

3. What does Brian say to the pilot after he identifies himself?

4. What strange weather occurrence scared Brian?

5. Why couldn't Brian catch any fish?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the storm and wreckage of the campsite teach Brian?

2. Explain why Brian referred to the birds as foolbirds.

3. What good thing came out of Brian's frustration at the lack of entry into the plane?

4. Explain the fascination of the creatures in the water.

5. What is proven by Brian's refusal to give up?

6. Discuss the exchange between Brian and the wolf.

7. How was Brian beginning to change?

8. How does Brian's previous exposure to nature shows help him?

9. How did Brian figure out the second noise outside was a snapping turtle?

10. Explain why it was important for Brian to clean up the camp.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think that the gift of the hatchet was a peace offering to Brian, a simple gift, or mother's intuition? Examine the possibilities.

Essay Topic 2

What inherent skills and personality traits did Brian possess that especially helped him in his situation? Examine the ways he was able to push past his coping skills to rise to the occasion during his ordeal.

Essay Topic 3

On more than one occasion, Brian had encounters with the animals. Most notably the meeting with the wolf and the bear. Examine animal intelligence and how underestimating that intelligence might have been a fatal error for Brian. What might have happened if Brian had tried to dominate the animals rather than respect their space? How would you feel if confronted by a bear?

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