During the moose encounter, what happened?

• A. He was unharmed
• B. He collapsed and could not move
• C. He sustained a rib injury but continued
• D. He killed the moose

Answer: (D)

When the moose charges, Brian’s resourcefulness in using his hatchet becomes a life-saving turn. He defends himself with the tool, and the effort results in the death of the moose. This moment shows how the hatchet is not just a tool for building or carving, but a crucial instrument for defense and food in the wilderness. The other possibilities don’t fit because the scene ends with Brian neutralizing the threat and securing meat, rather than remaining unharmed, being unable to move, or sustaining only a minor injury.