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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 did Chris do on frequent visits to Franz's apartment in Salton City?
(a) Clean house for Franz.
(b) Read Franz's books.
(c) His laundry and learn leathercraft.
(d) Work out in Franz's garage.

2. What human contact did Chris have as he hikeed West from Lake Mead?
(a) People in a small village.
(b) Men working on an oil drilling rig.
(c) A few vagabonds and some law officers.
(d) A troop of Boy Scouts.

3. What was the official verdict on the cause of death?
(a) Starvation.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Lead poisoning.
(d) Punctured lungs.

4. What did Chris do after Westerberg was jailed?
(a) He kept himself hidden because the police might have been looking for him.
(b) He stayed with Westerberg's family until he got out.
(c) He headed north to Alaska.
(d) He hitchhiked to Needles, California, then walked through the desert to Topock, Arizona.

5. Although Waterman became something of a local hero, what job did he have in Fairbanks?
(a) Dishwasher.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Musician.
(d) Accountant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What story does Krakauer tell that resembles Chris's in many ways?

2. In October of 1990, National Park Ranger, what did Bud Walsh discover?

3. What does Krakauer suggest shows that Chris was not mentally ill?

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

5. What effect had Chris had on Ronald Franz?

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