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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, The Stampede Trail.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What family outings did the McCandless family mention to Krakauer?
(a) Camping trips with an Airstream Trailer.
(b) A beach house in Cape Cod.
(c) Going to the Grand Canyon every year.
(d) A yearly trip to Texas.

2. In what way did Chris exhibit a double standard about money?
(a) He now wanted to collect all the money he could to outfit himself for Alaska.
(b) He refused to let Jan drive him to pick up his last check at McDonald's.
(c) He refused to take money for the work he did, but accepted goods that probably cost as much.
(d) He borrowed money that he knew he could never repay.

3. What do some people think about Chris McCandless?
(a) That he was murdered in Alaska.
(b) That he was accident prone.
(c) That he had the spirit of Daniel Boone.
(d) That he was a foolish boy who threw away his life.

4. What is so poignant about the final photograph Chris took of himself holding his good-bye note?
(a) The end of his good-bye note says he will see everyone in a month.
(b) His emaciated frame contrasts with the smile on his face.
(c) He doesn't realize that he is holding the note upside down.
(d) It is blurry because he was too weak to hold the camera steady.

5. What kind of business do Carine and her husband operate?
(a) A daycare for the elderly.
(b) An electronics shop.
(c) An auto repair business.
(d) A publishing company.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Chris send a postcard from Bullhead City?

2. What effect had Chris had on Ronald Franz?

3. What affected the eating habits of Chris's family?

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

5. What does Krakauer think might have made the difference in Chris's survival?

(see the answer key)

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