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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 did Chris and Ruess each do shortly before their deaths?
(a) Post several letters.
(b) Write out a will.
(c) Dig their graves.
(d) Burn their money.

2. What food was Chris extremely fond of?
(a) Broccoli.
(b) Hotdogs.
(c) Rice.
(d) Grilled cheese.

3. Where did Jim Gallien first encounter Chris?
(a) Hitchhiking about four miles outside of Fairbanks, Alaska.
(b) In a hardware store in Fairbanks, Alaska.
(c) In the library at Fairbanks, Alaska.
(d) In a cheap cafe on the outskirts of Fairbanks.

4. What two requests did Stuckey make of Alex as they parted company?
(a) Write him a letter when he returns and call his parents before he goes into the wilderness.
(b) Change his mind and go back to the Westerbergs.
(c) Wait until spring and work to get money for better boots.
(d) Send him photos of his adventure and notify the forrest service where he will be.

5. When Krakauer reached an impassable place on the mountain, what did he do?
(a) He started traveling horizontally on the mountain.
(b) There was nothing to do but descend.
(c) He radioed for help.
(d) He sat down and cried.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of business do Carine and her husband operate?

3. What did Chris make at Franz's house?

4. What device does Krakauer use to open Chapter 1 and subsequent chapters?

5. How did Chris travel the 1,000 miles from Laird, Alaska, to Fairbanks?

(see the answer key)

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