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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. How does Krakauer classify Chris as opposed to the way most people saw him?
(a) As not very different from many idealistic, if short-sighted, young people.
(b) As a true hero others should look up to.
(c) As mentally unbalanced.
(d) As a classic example of a true Robinson Crusoe.

2. What did Gail believe about Chris's past life?
(a) That he was extremely immature and was only being rebellious.
(b) That his real problem was something that happened between him and his father.
(c) That he was terribly deprived and abused.
(d) That he had imagined all his problems with his family.

3. What ambitions did Jon Krakauer's father have for all of his children?
(a) That they would leave home and be on their own after high school.
(b) That they would attend Ivy League schools.
(c) That they would all enter the family business.
(d) That they would excell in sports.

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

5. What did Chris do with the $24,000 he had left over from his inheritance?
(a) He gave it to UNICEF.
(b) He gave it to his sister.
(c) He gave it to the Salvation Army.
(d) He donated it to OXFAM.

Short Answer Questions

1. In light of his own experiences, what does Krakauer think of Chris's tactics?

2. During an interview with Krakauer, what does Westerberg say about Chris?

3. What does Krakauer think might have made the difference in Chris's survival?

4. What did Westerberg give Chris?

5. Where did Jim Gallien first encounter Chris?

(see the answer key)

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