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

2. Chris confided to Gail Borah that he was close to one member of his family. Who is that?
(a) His gramdmother.
(b) His sister, Carine.
(c) His cousin, Jason.
(d) His uncle, Milton.

3. Why is the Stampede Trail still in use?
(a) People use it to hike to Mt. McKinley.
(b) In the early 1960s, the trail was upgraded by Yutan Construction to an actual roadway.
(c) Campers and hunters keep using it instead of making a new one.
(d) It runs along side of the Alaska Pipeline.

4. What indicates that Chris intended his Alaska trip to be his final great adventure?
(a) Before leaving, Alex promised Westerberg he would return in time for the fall harvest.
(b) He said he was sure this trip would tire him out completely.
(c) He talked about returning to take care of Ron Franz.
(d) He had lost a great deal of weight and looked ill.

5. What alias did Ruess carve on the walls of the canyon?
(a) Ahab.
(b) Nemo.
(c) Yosemite Sam.
(d) Frost.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Waterman and Chris differ?

2. What did Krakauer do similar to what Chris did when he needed to go to the village of Petersberg?

3. What group of Irish aesthetics does Krakauer include in Chapter 9?

4. What connection did Jim Gallien make when he read the article about Chris's death?

5. What family outings did the McCandless family mention to Krakauer?

(see the answer key)

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