Battle 2: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the study guide of 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen, focusing on character details, survival skills, and major events throughout the story.

Brian Robeson

The main character of 'Hatchet,' who is 13 years old.

Hatchet

A type of hand axe given to Brian by his mother, which becomes a crucial survival tool.

Separation

Brian's living arrangement after his parents' divorce; he lives with his father during the summer and mother during school.

Pilot's Heart Attack

The cause of the airplane crash that Brian experienced.

Living Arrangement

Brian was to live with his father in the summer and his mother during the school year, as decided by the judge.

Communication Failure

Brian tried to communicate with rescue services over the radio but lost the transmission.

Lake Water

Brian was nervous about drinking it because it looked murky and contained bugs.

First Fire

Brian felt that the fire was his friend because it could protect him and signal for help.

Porcupine Attack

Brian was attacked by a porcupine at night because he startled it.

Survival Skills

Brian learned to build a shelter, make a fire, and find food, which are essential to his survival.

Turtle Eggs

Brian found and ate turtle eggs when he was very hungry.

Bear Encounter

Brian saw a bear while picking raspberries but realized it was only interested in food.

Fish Catching

Brian struggled to catch fish initially due to the refractive effect of water making fish appear closer.

'First Days'

The significant days Brian remembers, including 'First Arrow Day' and 'First Meat Day' representing his survival milestones.

Signal Fire

Brian's method of signaling for help, which he hopes will attract the attention of rescuers.

Bow and Arrow

An important tool Brian made to catch fish after finding that a spear wasn't effective.

Skunk Spray

An unpleasant experience Brian had that temporarily blinded and hurt him significantly.

Observation Skills

Brian's awareness of his surroundings improved significantly after the crash; he became more observant.

Fish Board

A flattened board used by Brian to cook fish over the fire.