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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Stampede Trail.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Chris intend to hike?
(a) Where no one had ever gone before.
(b) Along the Alaskan Pipeline.
(c) Southwestward into Canada.
(d) The Stampede Trail, a faint track in the wilderness well off the beaten path.

2. Where did Jim Gallien first encounter Chris?
(a) In a hardware store in Fairbanks, Alaska.
(b) Hitchhiking about four miles outside of Fairbanks, Alaska.
(c) In the library at Fairbanks, Alaska.
(d) In a cheap cafe on the outskirts of Fairbanks.

3. Near what famous landmark did Chris McCandless die?
(a) Mt. St. Helens.
(b) Old Faithful.
(c) Mt. McKinley.
(d) Mt. Rushmore.

4. What does Krakauer think might have made the difference in Chris's survival?
(a) If he had found a warmer shelter in Alaska.
(b) If he had not made one or two critical mistakes.
(c) If he had brought along some brandy.
(d) If he had taken someone with him.

5. What did Gallien think about Chris's weapon?
(a) It had no case to put it in for protection from the weather.
(b) It was badly in need of cleaning.
(c) It was too small to be effective against large animals.
(d) It was difficult to carry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem did Killian have in contacting the authorities?

2. How does Chapter 1 begin?

3. After dropping Chris off, why did Gallien decide not to notify the authorities?

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

5. What did Krakauer include in the book besides events he uncovered from the life of Chris McCandless?

(see the answer key)

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