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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 make at Franz's house?
(a) A pair of moccasins.
(b) A leather belt that depicted all his travels to date.
(c) A wallet to give to Franz.
(d) A new leather backpack.

2. How long did Chris survive in that hostile environment?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Sixteen weeks.
(c) Six months.
(d) Almost a year.

3. Still calling himself by another name, Chris met two drifters who befriend him. Who were they?
(a) Jan Burres and her boyfriend Bob.
(b) Jane Burres and her nephew Fred.
(c) Martha Burres and her son Tom.
(d) Betty Burres and her father Edgar.

4. What response does Krakauer report that he got from his OUTSIDE Magazine article on Chris?
(a) Most people thought Krakauer had made up the story.
(b) They were mostly critical of Chris's ignorance.
(c) Most people wanted to know more about Chris's family life.
(d) Most people applauded Chris's spirit.

5. What is the origin of the Stampede Trail?
(a) An old trail made by stampeding cattle.
(b) A trail left when Stampede Creek changed its course.
(c) The trail that originally led to Pilgrim's mining claims along Stampede Creek.
(d) A trail originally laid out by Virgil Stampede in the 1800s.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Chris get to San Francisco?

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

3. What symbol is ironic on the leather belt?

4. When Franz offered to give Chris a ride to his campsite, what is it he didn't know?

5. What was in the McCandless house that speaks to the feelings of Walt and Billie McCandless toward Chris?

(see the answer key)

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