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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Alaska.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Krakauer tell that resembles Chris's in many ways?
(a) The loneliness of Henry David Thoreau.
(b) The troubles of Carl Jennings.
(c) The adventures of Edmund Scott.
(d) The life of John Mallon Waterman.

2. What work did Chris (Alex) do while he stayed with Jan and Bob at The Slabs?
(a) Making hamburgers that he learned how to do at McDonald's.
(b) Digging ditches.
(c) Acting as a security gurad.
(d) Selling in their fleamarket books stall.

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

4. What did Gallien notice about Chris's boots?
(a) They were designed for mountain climbing.
(b) They were too large for his feet.
(c) They were old and ripped out at the seams.
(d) They were lightweight and not waterproof.

5. What message did Chris leave taped to the door of the bus?
(a) That he would return in an hour.
(b) That he had staked a claim on this bus.
(c) That visitors were welcome.
(d) That he was near death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Jim Gallien first encounter Chris?

2. What did Chris tell Gallien his plans were?

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

4. What complication did Chris face while living in The Slabs?

5. Why did Christ steal a bicycle in Northern California?

(see the answer key)

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