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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Virginia Beach.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruess's biographer, Ken Sleight, believe happened to Ruess?
(a) Ruess changed his name and disappeared.
(b) Accidental drowning.
(c) A robbery and murder.
(d) Falling from a cliff.

2. Why did Chris write in his journal that hiking around Lake Meade was a mistake?
(a) There were no people anywhere around the lake.
(b) He had not been in a town where he could buy new boots.
(c) It was much larger than he anticipated.
(d) The heat was so intense that he became delirious.

3. How did the police know Chris's real last name?
(a) From his journal.
(b) From his virginia driver's license.
(c) From the note he had taped to the bus door.
(d) From his Social Security card they found in his wallet.

4. What was in the McCandless house that speaks to the feelings of Walt and Billie McCandless toward Chris?
(a) Clippings of newspaper articles and magazine stories about Chris.
(b) All of Chris's track trophies lined up on the mantle.
(c) A photo memorial to Chris on the dining room table.
(d) No photos of Chris in the house.

5. After surviving 10 years living off the land, what became of Rosellini?
(a) He traveled around the world backpacking.
(b) He commited suicide and left no note.
(c) He went on the lecture tour.
(d) He settled down in a small town and raised a family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item of clothing did Chris seem to abhor?

2. Near what famous landmark did Chris McCandless die?

3. What feat did Waterman achieve in 1978?

4. Who did Chris meet on a trip into Salton City to get some supplies?

5. Where did Krakaeur meet Westerberg?

(see the answer key)

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