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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. 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.

2. What does Krakauer think might have made the difference in Chris's survival?
(a) If he had not made one or two critical mistakes.
(b) If he had taken someone with him.
(c) If he had brought along some brandy.
(d) If he had found a warmer shelter in Alaska.

3. Where did Krakaeur meet Westerberg?
(a) In the Caberet in Carthage.
(b) At his house in Carthage.
(c) In the Daily News in Carthage.
(d) At a Texaco station in Carthage.

4. Why did Chris adopt the name Alex Burres?
(a) He liked the initials AB.
(b) He became a surrogate for Jan Burres's estranged son.
(c) He took it when people thought he was Jan's son.
(d) He realized he needed a second name.

5. What important work does Walt McCandless do?
(a) Biochemist.
(b) CIA undercover.
(c) Advanced radar technology.
(d) Nuclear physicist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is The Slabs?

2. What had Chris's mother and father offered to do after he graduated from college?

3. What shows Chris's attitude toward injustices that began when he was in college?

4. When Franz offered to give Chris a ride to his campsite, what is it he didn't know?

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

(see the answer key)

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