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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, The Stikine Ice Cap.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What important work does Walt McCandless do?
(a) CIA undercover.
(b) Biochemist.
(c) Advanced radar technology.
(d) Nuclear physicist.

2. In light of his own experiences, what does Krakauer think of Chris's tactics?
(a) More young people should do what chris did.
(b) Except for a bit of bad luck, Chris was right to do what he did.
(c) They are understandable but not justifiable.
(d) They are exemplary.

3. What did Chris tell Gallien his plans were?
(a) To hike as far north as he could go.
(b) To hike from Mt. McKinley to the Gulf of Mexico.
(c) To walk into the wilderness near Denali National Park to live off the land for several months.
(d) To write a book like Thoreau.

4. What characteristic of his father's does Krakauer mention as a flaw?
(a) That his father could never admit to being wrong.
(b) That his father never climbed a mountain.
(c) That his father was too kind to everyone.
(d) That his father worked too many jobs.

5. What did Gallien think about Chris's weapon?
(a) It was difficult to carry.
(b) It was badly in need of cleaning.
(c) It was too small to be effective against large animals.
(d) It had no case to put it in for protection from the weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Krakauer devote Chapter 9 to the story of Everett Ruess?

2. What did Gail believe about Chris's past life?

3. At the time of publication of the notice of Chris's death, what problem did the police have?

4. What device does Krakauer use to open Chapter 1 and subsequent chapters?

5. When Chris corresponded with his sister, what did he confide to her?

(see the answer key)

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