Hatchet Chapter's 5 - 8 Questions

1. Why does Brian feel that it is not so important that he does not know where he is, but that "they" do not know where he is?
2. What advice has Mr. Perpich, Brian's teacher, given Brian on attitude?
3. At the end of Chapter 5, Brian realizes that he needs to provide for two needs immediately if he is to survive. What are these two needs?
4. Brian's first attempt at building a fire fails. How does Brian try to start the first fire?
5. The site chosen by Brian for his shelter is described as a sideways bowl under a ledge. How does Brian think the bowl has been formed?
6. Explain how Brian is led to the berries.
7. When Brian sees his reflection in the water, it frightens him. What does Brian see when he looks at himself?
8. Even though Brian has seen the bear, he feels that it is safe to go back and pick berries. Why?
9. Brian shows that he has become more observant and thoughtful. What does Brian decide from the following observations?
A. The clouds in the sky were scattered; therefore..._______________________
B. It was breezy today, and therefore, there were no...______________________
C. If there was one kind of berry, then there must...________________________
10. After being stuck by the porcupine, what does Brian decide is the most important rule of survival?