Hatchet: Discussion Guide #4 Chapters 6-7
1. How does Brian build a shelter?
2. Who does Brian blame for the divorce?
3. What helps Brian think of ways to survive?
4. How does Brian discover the berries?
5. Describe how Brian tried to start a fire in Chapter 6. Was he successful?
6. In the beginning of chapter 7, Brian is very ill. Why is he so ill?
7. What does he nickname the berries?
8. How is Brian emotionally feeling? Would you describe him as being positive or
negative right now? Explain.
9. What kind of edible food did Brian finally discover?
10. What did Brian notice in the berry bushes?
11. How did he collect the berries?