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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Virginia Beach.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Krakauer include in the book besides events he uncovered from the life of Chris McCandless?
(a) Adventures of several other young men.
(b) Some of his own experiences as a young man.
(c) Facts and figures from the U. S. Census Bureau.
(d) Some allusions to Huckelberry Finn.

2. What gift did Walt give Billie after the birth of Chris?
(a) The Gianni guitar that was left in the yellow Datson.
(b) A vacation in Paris.
(c) A 3-carat diamond ring.
(d) A leather bound copy of Leaves of Grass.

3. Where did Alex stay outside of Salton City?
(a) Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
(b) Right at Oh-My-God Hot Springs.
(c) Joshua Tree National Park.
(d) Palm Springs.

4. What was in the McCandless house that speaks to the feelings of Walt and Billie McCandless toward Chris?
(a) No photos of Chris in the house.
(b) Clippings of newspaper articles and magazine stories about Chris.
(c) All of Chris's track trophies lined up on the mantle.
(d) A photo memorial to Chris on the dining room table.

5. How did Chris get to San Francisco?
(a) He hitchhiked.
(b) Franz drove him there.
(c) He had enough money for a bus ticket.
(d) He rode on a vegetable truck he helped load up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of business do Carine and her husband operate?

2. In light of his own experiences, what does Krakauer think of Chris's tactics?

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

4. What comment does Krakauer make about Chris's fondness for Jack London?

5. What unusual political action did Waterman take after his climb?

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