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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Chesapeake Beach.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the similar experience that led to both of these stories of drop out and adventure?
(a) Both of them were classical musicians.
(b) Both of them drove Yellow Datsons.
(c) Both of them had issues with their family life.
(d) Both of them graduated from Emory University.

2. What unusual political action did Waterman take after his climb?
(a) He applied to go to West Point.
(b) He ran for President of the United States.
(c) He got elected to the Fairbanks School Board.
(d) He campaigned for LBJ.

3. How did Walt and Billie McCandless learn in Chapter 4 where their son might be?
(a) They received a ticket issued to their son for hitchhiking near Eureka, California.
(b) They saw him on a newscast on TV.
(c) Jan Burres called them.
(d) One of Chris's high school friends got a call from Chris.

4. What does Krakauer suggest shows that Chris was not mentally ill?
(a) Chris had no illusion that someone would come to save him.
(b) He wrote lucidly in his journal.
(c) He had studied up on edible plants in America.
(d) He had decided this would be his last adventure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What feat did Waterman achieve in 1978?

2. What steps did Walt and Billie take to find Chris?

3. What message did Chris leave taped to the door of the bus?

4. Why did Chris decide to go to San Diego?

5. Where did Chris's canoe trip eventually take him after going as far as he could down the Colorado River?

(see the answer key)

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