Study Guide for :Hatchet by Gary Paulsen & Comprehension Test

Hatchet
by Gary Paulsen
About_
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen follows thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, who is left stranded in the Canadian wilderness
after a plane crash and must learn to survive on his own. This study guide helps students read closely, recall key
events, and think deeply about how Brian changes. It breaks the novel into sections so students can check their
understanding as they go. This study guide contains 78 questions across 6 chapter sections (60 Factual + 18
Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 6 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (60 total), 6 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (18 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 5-7
Teacher Note_
This guide turns a gripping survival story into a structured, ready-to-use learning experience. The factual questions
build comprehension, while the critical questions push students to analyze character growth and theme. We hope
it saves you valuable prep time and sparks great classroom discussions!