Which sensory change did Brian notice?

• A. He began to actually see things and hear things differently.
• B. He gained the ability to fly.
• C. He lost his senses.
• D. He could smell rain.

Answer: (A)

The question is about how Brian’s senses change as he adjusts to life in the wilderness. In Hatchet, a key moment is when Brian realizes his perception has sharpened—he begins to notice things with his sight and hearing in a more acute way, picking up details in the forest and sounds he didn’t notice before. That heightened awareness is what helps him survive.

So, the best answer is that he began to actually see things and hear things differently. The other options don’t fit because they either describe impossible changes (gaining the ability to fly) or a reversal of his experience (losing his senses), or focus on a single sensory cue (smelling rain) rather than the broader, more notable shift in perception the story emphasizes.