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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, The Stikine Ice Cap.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Chris do after Westerberg was jailed?
(a) He headed north to Alaska.
(b) He stayed with Westerberg's family until he got out.
(c) He kept himself hidden because the police might have been looking for him.
(d) He hitchhiked to Needles, California, then walked through the desert to Topock, Arizona.

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

3. After Chris left home, why didnn't Carine get upset when he won't tell her where he was?
(a) She thought their father would try to bring him home if he knew.
(b) She was glad he was gone so she could have his room.
(c) She knew Chris was happy and thought he would come home some day.
(d) She didn't want to know because she didn't care.

4. During an interview with Krakauer, what does Westerberg say about Chris?
(a) That he was an expert mechanic.
(b) That he lacked common sense.
(c) That he seldom told the truth.
(d) That he had an admirable spirit of adventure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What daunting challenge did Krakauer set for himself as a young man?

2. What did Chris realize after he decided to abandon his once beloved Datsun?

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

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

5. What did Gallien know about city people who came to do what Chris had in mind?

(see the answer key)

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