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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Bullhead City.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Krakauer include so much about the McCandless family in Chapter 3?
(a) To contrast them with the adoptive Westerberg family.
(b) To give the reader an idea that Chris might change his mind.
(c) Just for conversation with Wayne Westerberg.
(d) To make Chris seem thoughtless and cold.

2. Why did Christ steal a bicycle in Northern California?
(a) He intended to return and pay for it.
(b) He had always wanted a bike like that.
(c) He was delirious at the time and did not know what he was doing.
(d) The man he worked for refused to pay him.

3. Where did Chris meet Wayne Westerberg?
(a) On the Colorado River.
(b) In Los Angeles.
(c) In Carthage, South Dakota.
(d) In Fairbanks, Alaska.

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

5. Why did the employees at McDonald's object to Chris?
(a) His bad attitude.
(b) His long hair.
(c) His being a loner.
(d) His poor hygiene.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Chris describe Charlie, the man who let him stay in a vacant mobile home?

2. Where did Krakaeur meet Westerberg?

3. What did Gallien think about Chris's weapon?

4. What Tolstoy book was found inside the bus?

5. How did Chris introduce himself to Gallien?

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