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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. Who does Krakauer mention who had done something similar to what Chris did and survived?
(a) The first man to climb Mt. McKinley.
(b) Albert Swartz, a modern day Thoreau.
(c) Gene Rosellini, the Mayor of Hippie Cove.
(d) Thor Heidahl who sailed the Pacific in a canoe.

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

3. Chris's parents had moved, but his step brother was contacted. After he positively identified Chris, what did he do?
(a) Contacted Gillien to get more information.
(b) Flew to Alaska to claim the body.
(c) Drove to Maryland to inform Chris's parents.
(d) Told his wife that he always knew Chris would end that way.

4. What did Chris do on frequent visits to Franz's apartment in Salton City?
(a) Read Franz's books.
(b) Clean house for Franz.
(c) His laundry and learn leathercraft.
(d) Work out in Franz's garage.

5. Why did Chris decide to go to San Diego?
(a) To get a suntan at the beach before heading North.
(b) To catch a steamer going up the coast to Alaska.
(c) To find work for money for his Alaskan trip.
(d) To catch a train to Alaska.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chris's relationships with people, what is the most striking contradiction?

2. What alias did Ruess carve on the walls of the canyon?

3. At which stop did Chris remain for the longest time?

4. In what area do people who knew Chris agree that he was inexperienced?

5. How were Chris's ideals defined in his own mind?

(see the answer key)

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