What did he do about it?

• A. He waited for rescue.
• B. He retrieved it on the first try.
• C. He swam to the bottom and got it on his second try.
• D. He left it there.

Answer: (C)

When someone is in a survival situation, solving immediate problems with a hands-on approach is being tested. In this moment, Brian recognizes that his hatchet is essential for making fire, building shelter, and fending for himself. Instead of waiting for rescue or giving up, he takes action to recover his tool. He dives into the lake, goes to the bottom, and retrieves the hatchet on the second try. This shows his persistence and growing problem-solving ability—he doesn’t abandon a crucial resource, and he learns that sometimes success comes through repeated effort and taking calculated risks.