What did Brian notice about himself?
What did Brian notice about himself?
What changes did Brian notice in himself? He was very skinny and his skin was tan and like leather. He began to actually see things. He began to hear things differently.
What does Brian think about when he isn’t thinking about solving his immediate problems?
He is out of course he has a thought that he won’t be found. What does Brian think about when he isn’t thinking about solving his immediate problems? He thinks about food, when he gets home he can eat a large, cheesy, juicy burger with tomatoes and double fries with ketchup and a thick chocolate shake.
What was Brian’s reaction?
He was ecstatic because he made a fire, but he saw it as a “friend” and the ” friend” made him think of how lonely he was.
What does Brian’s response to the hatchet reveal about his feelings?
What does Brian’s response to the hatchet reveal about his feelings? Brian knows that the hatchet will look funny if he wears it, so he tells his mother to keep the hatchet. Brian appreciates the gift of the hatchet, so he thanks his mother and wears the hatchet with pride.
Why did Brian think he could never again throw anything away?
He felt hopeless for returning home but he finds new hope in his survival and ability to hunt and get himself food to eat. His experience in the jungle made him think he could never throw anything away because anything can be useful up to his shoe lace that he used in making his bow.
What was Brian’s problem at the end of Chapter 17?
In chapter 17, Brian works to recover from a moose attack and a tornado that touched down on top of his shelter. After repairing the shelter and gathering wood, Brian turns his attention to the tail of his plane sticking up out of the lake.
What destroys Brian’s shelter?
After throwing a handful of sand, Brian learns a most unpleasant lesson as the skunk sprays him. In his rush to get to the lake to wash his eyes, he destroys his shelter.
What happened when Brian was trying to cut into the side of the plane?
Q. What happened to Brian’s hatchet as he was trying to cut into the side of the plane? Brian dropped it to the bottom of the plane.
When Brian returned to the shore what didn’t he notice tearing away at him?
When Brian returned to the shore, what didn’t he notice tearing away at him? The bear.
How does Brian lose everything his tools his fire his bed?
He stops when it is looking and when the moose isn’t looking he moves. How does Brian lose everything – his tools, his fire, his bed? The tornado got everything and went into the lake.
What does Brian decide to do with the 17 eggs?
He decides to store the remaining eggs in the shelter, and eat only one a day to make them last. Brian realizes that in making this plan he’s forgotten to think about when he’ll be rescued. He reminds himself that he can’t forget that. After all, that’s what gives him hope, and he has to hold on to his hope.
What does Brian not add to his fire?
Lesson Summary In Chapter 9 of Hatchet, Brian works on his fire. He tries to use the twenty dollar bill as kindling, starter fuel for fire, but it does not work. After that, he uses birch bark. At first this does not work, but then he cuts the birch into very small and fine strips.
How did Brian make his fishing spear Why didn’t it work for him?
How did Brian make his fishing spear? Why didn’t it work for him? He used spear wood and made a point with his hatchet. It didn’t work because the fish were too fast and he wasn’t pointing in the correct direction.
Why is Brian able to feel full after eating only a turtle egg and some raspberries?
Why is brian able to feel full after only eating a turtle egg and some raspberries? His stomach has shrunk while he has been stranded and does not need to have a lot of food. Brian says it has been 47 days since the plane crash and 42 days since he died and was born as the new brian.
Why didn’t the spear work for Brian do you think he did a good job?
According to chapter 12 of the book, the spear does not work because he cannot lung at the fish fast enough. The fish always move faster than he can with the spear. It could be said that Brian does a good job with the spear, even though his efforts appear futile.
Why did Brian want to continue thinking about the searchers?
Thinking of his Uncle Carter, who used to eat raw eggs in the morning, he decides that he needs nourishment badly enough to do so himself. Thinking of the searchers, Brian hopes they will soon rescue him.
How did Brian know the pilot was having a heart attack?
Brian knew now. The pilot was having a heart attack. Brian had been in the shopping mall with his mother when a man in front of Paisley’s store had suffered a heart attack. He had gone down and screamed about his chest.
How many eggs did Brian eat?
six eggs
How was Brian’s mind different since the crash?
Terms in this set (4) How was Brian’s mind different since the crash? He now knew what the noises were around him, when he saw something he really saw it, not just noticed it. What was Brian’s plan if he ever heard a plane engine roar overhead?