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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who were the men riding with Lou that picked Cheryl up in Chapter 11: “The Lou Out of Lou”?
2. What new book did Cheryl begin reading in Chapter 16: “Mazama”?
3. Who is the author of Waiting for the Barbarians?
4. What is the elevation of Mount Shasta?
5. Who did Cheryl encounter on the trail that was heading back to Seiad Valley to take a bus to Ashland in Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”?
Short Essay Questions
1. What realization does Cheryl reach regarding her father in Chapter 14: “Wild”?
2. How does Cheryl respond to the situation when she discovers the water tank empty after crossing Hat Creek Rim in Chapter 12: "This Far"?
3. What does Cheryl learn during her overnight stay at camp in Chapter 13: “The Accumulation of Trees”?
4. Describe Cheryl's mindset in the beginning of Chapter 17: “Into a Primal Gear.” How has Cheryl changed mentally and physically at this point in the journey?
5. Where does Cheryl pick up her resupply box in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”? Who does she encounter in this town?
6. Who is the reporter that Cheryl encounters in Chapter 11: “The Lou Out of Lou”? What happens during their exchange?
7. What does Cheryl do after she has hitchhiked to Old Station in Chapter 11: “The Lou Out of Lou”?
8. What dream keeps recurring for Cheryl in Chapter 14: “Wild”? What does she make of the dream?
9. Why does Cheryl become uncomfortable around the hunters in Chapter 17: “Into a Primal Gear”?
10. What leads Cheryl to contemplate Eddie in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”? What are her thoughts on Eddie?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the history, geography, and physical demands of the Pacific Crest Trail. When was the trail built? How many miles long is the PCT? Where does the PCT begin and end? What mountain ranges does the PCT traverse? How much of the trail did Cheryl Strayed travel?
Essay Topic 2
Examine the theme of intimacy in the narrative. Cheryl discusses her propensity toward adultery that occurred following her mother’s death. In what ways does Cheryl’s desire for sex relate to her desire for human connection? How does Cheryl change in this regard over the course of the story?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Cheryl’s encounters with Greg, Albert, and Matt in the narrative. Although Cheryl had previously encountered people, these were the first of the PCT hikers she had met on her journey. How did Cheryl relate to these people? How did her interactions with them help her to build confidence?
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