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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 symbol is ironic on the leather belt?
(a) A serpent head baring its fangs.
(b) A raised fist.
(c) A tombstone marked R.I.P.
(d) Chris's initials surrounded by a scull and crossbones.

2. How did Chris introduce himself to Gallien?
(a) As a botonist.
(b) As Alex, refusing to give a last name.
(c) As Wayne Westerberg.
(d) As Bill Cody.

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

4. After surviving 10 years living off the land, what became of Rosellini?
(a) He commited suicide and left no note.
(b) He traveled around the world backpacking.
(c) He went on the lecture tour.
(d) He settled down in a small town and raised a family.

5. How does Krakauer answer Chris's critics?
(a) He challenges anyone to do it better than Chris did.
(b) He shows how Chris would have survived had it not been for an accident.
(c) He maintains that Chris knew what he was doing and almost made it.
(d) Krakauer cites several examples of marginal individuals who have died in the Alaskan wilderness, presenting the details of their cases to show that McCandless was not the typical foolish greenhorn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Chris live while he was in Carthage?

2. How does Chapter 1 begin?

3. During an interview with Krakauer, what does Westerberg say about Chris?

4. What problem did the authorities have after removing Chris's body?

5. Who does Krakauer mention who had done something similar to what Chris did and survived?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Chris's lack of readiness for his Alaskan adventure.

2. Explain why Gallien decided not to notify the authorities of Chris's plan.

3. Explain the origins of the Stampede Trail.

4. Talk about the indication that Chris was planning for the Alaska trip to be his last adventure.

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

6. What kind of place was The Slabs?

7. Describe Jim Gallien's difficulty contacting the Alaska state troopers.

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

9. Describe Walt McCandless as a professional and a businessman.

10. How are letters written by Ruess and Chris another point of similarity in their stories?

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