Let’s go through each question one by one. Since this is a chapter study, the answers depend on what happened in Chapter 1 of the story you’re reading — likely about a boy named Brian who flies in a plane and something goes wrong.
I’ll answer based on common versions of this story (like from *Hatchet* by Gary Paulsen), but if your book is different, check your text!
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1. Where is the story set when it begins?
The story starts with Brian getting into a small plane at an airport. He’s flying to visit his father in Canada. So the setting at the beginning is inside or near a small airplane, probably taking off from somewhere in the United States.
✔ Final Answer: The story begins at an airport, as Brian gets into a small plane to fly to Canada.
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2. What was Brian’s previous experience with flying?
Brian had flown before — maybe once or twice — but he wasn’t used to small planes. In many versions, he remembers being nervous or excited during past flights, especially since this trip is special because he’s going to see his dad after his parents’ divorce.
✔ Final Answer: Brian had flown before, but not often. He remembered feeling nervous or excited on earlier flights.
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3. Do you think the pilot should have let Brian fly the plane? Why or why not?
No, the pilot shouldn’t have let Brian fly the plane. Even though Brian watched how to steer, he didn’t know how to handle emergencies, read instruments, or land safely. Flying a real plane takes training — letting someone without practice take control is dangerous.
✔ Final Answer: No, because Brian didn’t have any real training. It’s unsafe to let someone without experience fly a plane, even for a few minutes.
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4. What was the first sign that something was wrong with the pilot?
In most versions, the pilot suddenly grabs his chest, groans, or slumps over. That’s the first clue — he’s having a heart attack or medical emergency. Brian notices the pilot isn’t talking anymore or is acting strangely.
✔ Final Answer: The first sign was when the pilot grabbed his chest, stopped talking, or leaned forward — showing he was hurt or sick.
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5. What was the court’s decision as to where Brian would live?
This refers to Brian’s family situation before the flight. His parents got divorced, and the court decided Brian would live with his mother. But now he’s flying to visit his father for the summer.
✔ Final Answer: The court decided Brian would live with his mother, but he was allowed to visit his father during the summer.
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6. Why was it necessary for Brian to fly to Canada?
Because his father lives there — probably working on an oil rig or in a remote job. Brian doesn’t get to see him often, so this trip is important for their relationship. Also, the story needs Brian to be alone in the wilderness later — which happens after the crash in Canada.
✔ Final Answer: Brian flew to Canada to spend time with his father, who lived and worked there.
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Final Answer:
1. The story begins at an airport as Brian boards a small plane to fly to Canada.
2. Brian had flown before, but not often — he remembered feeling nervous or excited.
3. No, the pilot shouldn’t have let Brian fly — he had no training and couldn’t handle emergencies.
4. The first sign was when the pilot grabbed his chest, stopped talking, or slumped over.
5. The court decided Brian would live with his mother, but could visit his father in the summer.
6. Brian flew to Canada to visit his father, who lived and worked there.
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