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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. where did Cheryl go with Lisa and the others during her visit in Chapter 18: “Queen of the PCT”?
2. Who was Cheryl's mother's favorite author?
3. Where was Catherine Montgomery from?
4. When did Catherine Montgomery suggest the idea of the PCT to Joseph T. Hazard?
5. What is the elevation of Mount Shasta?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where does Cheryl pick up her resupply box in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”? Who does she encounter in this town?
2. How is the weather described in the beginning of Chapter 18: “Queen of the PCT”? How is Cheryl's mindset as she approaches the end of her journey?
3. What does Cheryl do after she has hitchhiked to Old Station in Chapter 11: “The Lou Out of Lou”?
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. What does Cheryl consider about her trail nickname in Chapter 14: “Wild”?
6. What positive feelings about her mother does Cheryl reveal in Chapter 16: “Mazama”?
7. Why does Cheryl become uncomfortable around the hunters in Chapter 17: “Into a Primal Gear”?
8. What is the significance of the title of Chapter 11: “The Lou Out of Lou”? Who is Lou?
9. What happens during Cheryl's day on the beach in Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”?
10. What discovery does Cheryl make in Cassel in Chapter 12: “This Far”? What action does Cheryl take in light of the discovery?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the narrative style of Wild. Is the story related from a first, second, or third-person perspective? Is it related in present or past tense? What impact does each of these choices have on the reader?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Cheryl’s encounter with Frank, Walter, and Carlos in the reading. What were Frank, Walter, and Carlos doing when Cheryl found them? What fears did Cheryl face as she sat in Frank’s truck? Were these fears well-founded?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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