1. Name: ________________________________ Date: ________________ Period: _____
Hatchet Chapters 17-19
Vocabulary Directions: Prior to reading each chapter of Hatchet, use the context clues to define
the designated terms on the vocabulary worksheet.
Comprehension Question Directions: After reading each chapter, answer the appropriate
questions using details from the chapter. Be sure to write your answer in complete sentences.
You must restate the question in your answer.
Question to Think About: After reading each chapter and answering the comprehension
questions, read the question to think about and formulate an answer. You may jot notes to
yourself; you must be ready to discuss this question in class.
Chapter 17
Vocabulary Words:
1
incessant– page 155 line 14
2
stymied – page 161 line 27
Directions: Answer the following questions using details from chapter seventeen. Be sure to
write your answer in a complete sentence. You must restate the question in your answer.
Comprehension Questions:
1. In a complete paragraph, write 5-7 sentences stating the main idea of the chapter. Be sure to
include the following:
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Topic and concluding sentence
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Two supporting details that give more information about the main idea
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Any additional information you feel necessary
2.
Brian had a lot to do since the tornado hit. Why does he have to work slowly?
3.
What does Brian have to remind himself to do before he searches the plane?
4.
How did Brian make his raft? What did he call it?
Question to think about:
1. Why can Brian visualize his mother more than his father?

2. Chapter 18
Vocabulary Words:
1
frenzied–page 168 line 10
2
substantial–page 172 line 2
Directions: Answer the following questions using details from chapter eighteen. Be sure to write
your answer in a complete sentence. You must restate the question in your answer.
Comprehension Questions:
1. In a complete paragraph, write 5-7 sentences stating the main idea of the chapter. Be sure to
include the following:
●
Topic and concluding sentence
●
Two supporting details that give more information about the main idea
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Any additional information you feel necessary
2. What literary device is shown in the following excerpt?
“The hatchet cut through the aluminum as if it were soft cheese.” (pg. 168)
3.
What careless mistake does Brian make when trying to get into the plane?
4.
How does Brian feel about himself after reaching shore with the survival pack?
Question to think about:
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Why can Brian never throw anything away again?
Chapter 19
Vocabulary Words:
1.
oblivious–page 178 line 8
2.
sheath–page 178 line 20
3.
rummaging–page 181 line 3

3. Directions: Answer the following questions using details from chapter fifteen. Be sure to write
your answer in a complete sentence. You must restate the question in your answer.
Comprehension Questions:
1. In a complete paragraph, write 5-7 sentences stating the main idea of the chapter. Be sure to
include the following:
●
Topic and concluding sentence
●
Two supporting details that give more information about the main idea
●
Any additional information you feel necessary
2. Why didn’t Brian look through the survival pack as soon as he gets to the shore?
3. Why did the pack give Brian “up and down feelings”?
4. How did the rescuer know where to find him?
Questions to think about:
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Why did Brian ask the rescuer if he wanted something to eat?