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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Alaska.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Franz offered to give Chris a ride to his campsite, what is it he didn't know?
(a) If his truck would make the trip and back.
(b) About the Oh-My-God Hot Springs.
(c) Whether Chris was dangerous or not.
(d) That he would have to walk to see Chris's campsite.

3. To whom did Chris send a postcard from Bullhead City?
(a) His ex-girlfriend.
(b) Jan Buress.
(c) Westerberg.
(d) His sister.

4. What food was Chris extremely fond of?
(a) Broccoli.
(b) Hotdogs.
(c) Grilled cheese.
(d) Rice.

5. What is the tone of Krakauer's book?
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Angry.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Defiant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How had Chris already been separating himself from his family?

2. After a series of misadventures on his way to San Diego, why did Chris call Franz?

3. How does Chapter 1 begin?

4. On his last trip to Carthage, who is the woman Chris became close with?

5. How does Krakauer answer Chris's critics?

(see the answer key)

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