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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruess's biographer, Ken Sleight, believe happened to Ruess?
(a) Ruess changed his name and disappeared.
(b) Falling from a cliff.
(c) A robbery and murder.
(d) Accidental drowning.

2. How does Chapter 1 begin?
(a) With a postcard written by McCandless, addressed to Wayne Westerberg in Carthage, South Dakota.
(b) With a description of the Alaskan wildeerness.
(c) With a letter Chris writes to his sister.
(d) With a conversation Chris has with an Inuit.

3. Who does Krakauer mention who had done something similar to what Chris did and survived?
(a) Gene Rosellini, the Mayor of Hippie Cove.
(b) The first man to climb Mt. McKinley.
(c) Albert Swartz, a modern day Thoreau.
(d) Thor Heidahl who sailed the Pacific in a canoe.

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 talked about returning to take care of Ron Franz.
(c) He said he was sure this trip would tire him out completely.
(d) He had lost a great deal of weight and looked ill.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Waterman became something of a local hero, what job did he have in Fairbanks?

2. In regards to family, how do Ruess and Chris compare?

3. What questions did Chris ask Gallien that impressed the older man?

4. What symbol is ironic on the leather belt?

5. Why did Chris write in his journal that hiking around Lake Meade was a mistake?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Jim Gallien picked Chris up, what went through the back of his mind?

2. Explain the origins of the Stampede Trail.

3. How abrupt was Chris's separation from his family?

4. Tell how Krakauer disliked the assertion from so many people that Chris had foolishly thrown away his life.

5. Explain why Krakauer traveled to Carthage, South Dakota.

6. How did there happen to be an abandoned bus where Chris could find it?

7. What impression did Chris make on Ron Franz?

8. What happened to Chris's plan to paddle a canoe from Arizona to the Gulf of California?

9. What are some particulars about Alex (Chris) deciding to go to San Diego?

10. The man Chris describes as a lunatic, Charlie, holds what kind of opinion about Chris?

(see the answer keys)

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