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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 Chris tell Gallien his plans were?
(a) To walk into the wilderness near Denali National Park to live off the land for several months.
(b) To hike as far north as he could go.
(c) To write a book like Thoreau.
(d) To hike from Mt. McKinley to the Gulf of Mexico.

2. What did Chris do with the $24,000 he had left over from his inheritance?
(a) He gave it to his sister.
(b) He gave it to UNICEF.
(c) He gave it to the Salvation Army.
(d) He donated it to OXFAM.

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

4. Although Waterman became something of a local hero, what job did he have in Fairbanks?
(a) Mechanic.
(b) Dishwasher.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Musician.

5. What was located at Oh-My-God Hot Springs?
(a) A tourist inn and spa.
(b) A pool with a waterfall.
(c) A hippie commune of sorts, which had sprung up around some natural hot springs.
(d) A ranger station.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Chris decide to go to San Diego?

2. What surprising thing about Chris does Westerberg remember about him?

3. Where did Alex stay outside of Salton City?

4. What event happened in April 1992 that prompted the writing of Into The Wild?

5. Chris's parents had moved, but his step brother was contacted. After he positively identified Chris, what did he do?

(see the answer key)

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