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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Anza-Borrego.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Krakauer's thesis about Chris?
(a) That no one had fully informed Chris about all the dangers he faced.
(b) That McCandless understood the risks he faced and came fully prepared to surmount them.
(c) That Chris was never in full command of his faculties.
(d) That Chris had been given misinformation that led to his doing the wrong things.

2. What did Westerberg give Chris?
(a) A pair of rubber boots.
(b) A meal and a room for the night.
(c) A ride to Alaska.
(d) A job on his combine crew.

3. What item of clothing did Chris seem to abhor?
(a) Uniforms.
(b) Neckties.
(c) Jeans.
(d) Socks.

4. Why did Christ steal a bicycle in Northern California?
(a) The man he worked for refused to pay him.
(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) He intended to return and pay for it.

5. What did Gallien know about city people who came to do what Chris had in mind?
(a) Such greenhorns usually underestimated the wilderness to their own peril.
(b) They quickly walked back to Fairbanks.
(c) They usually gave up after three days.
(d) They never got around to writing about their adventure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What device does Krakauer use to open Chapter 1 and subsequent chapters?

2. What work did Chris (Alex) do while he stayed with Jan and Bob at The Slabs?

3. What was Chris carrying when he met Jim Gallien?

4. What steps did Walt and Billie take to find Chris?

5. Near what famous landmark did Chris McCandless die?

(see the answer key)

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