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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Detrital Wash.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does Krakauer classify Chris as opposed to the way most people saw him?
(a) As a true hero others should look up to.
(b) As not very different from many idealistic, if short-sighted, young people.
(c) As mentally unbalanced.
(d) As a classic example of a true Robinson Crusoe.

3. What was Chris's plan for after college that he did not tell his family?
(a) He planed to go on an indefinite road trip.
(b) He planed to marry a girl his parents did not approve of.
(c) He planed to go live in Mexico.
(d) He planed to commit suicide.

4. What Tolstoy book was found inside the bus?
(a) War and Peace.
(b) The Gulag Archipeliago.
(c) Family Happiness.
(d) The Cherry Orchard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event happened in April 1992 that prompted the writing of Into The Wild?

2. What strange actions did Chris take right after graduating college?

3. What is Krakauer's thesis about Chris?

4. How did Walt and Billie McCandless learn in Chapter 4 where their son might be?

5. What did Gallien notice about Chris's boots?

(see the answer key)

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