Hatchet Internet Activity

Directions:  Click on the links to find the answer to each question. Write the answers on your own paper.

1.      1. When was Gary Paulsen born? Link

2.      2. Where was Gary Paulsen born?

3.       3.  List 3 jobs Paulsen had during his life. Link

4.      4. What is the name of the 1,180 mile sled-dog race that Paulsen ran twice?

5.      5. Where did he write his first novel?

6.      6. Which 3 of Paulsens books won the Newberry Award?

7.      7. Where do Paulsen and his wife live?

Click on this link  and read the section in the heading entitled A Typical Morning. Answer the following  questions.

8.      8. What was the temperature on this morning?

9.      9. What do the dogs sleep in to stay warm?

1    10. What do the dogs eat for breakfast?

      11. How many dogs is Paulsen feeding?

      12. How many dogs can run on a sled team?

      13. How many miles can they run the dogs in 3 ½ hours?

      14. What was Gary Paulsens favorite dogs name? Link

     15.     On your own, use a search engine to find the titles of 3 other novels by Gary Paulsen.