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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. How many miles are between Castle Crags and Seiad Valley?

2. What American Indian tribe described the eruption of Mount Mazama as a battle between Llao and Skell?

3. Crater Lake's depth is more than how many feet?

4. What is the name of Christine's husband in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”?

5. What was the name of Cheryl's mother's horse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Cheryl meet a romantic interest in Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”? Who is this individual?

2. Why does Cheryl become uncomfortable around the hunters in Chapter 17: “Into a Primal Gear”?

3. Who is the reporter that Cheryl encounters in Chapter 11: “The Lou Out of Lou”? What happens during their exchange?

4. Where does Cheryl travel on the PCT in Chapter 13: “The Accumulation of Trees”? What destination does she reach?

5. What happens when Cheryl attempts to camp before setting out on the PCT in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”?

6. What observations does Cheryl make of her body in the beginning of Chapter 12: “This Far”?

7. What fellow hikers does Cheryl meet at Shelter Cove Resort in Chapter 17: “Into a Primal Gear”? How are they described?

8. What angry thoughts does Chery reveal regarding her mother in Chapter 16: “Mazama”?

9. What discovery does Cheryl make in Cassel in Chapter 12: “This Far”? What action does Cheryl take in light of the discovery?

10. What discoveries does Cheryl make upon arriving in Ashland, Oregon, in Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of friendship and human connection in Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail. How does Cheryl evolve in her relationships as a result of her experiences on the trail? In what ways do Cheryl’s perceptions of men and women transform as she meets and befriends fellow hikers?

Essay Topic 2

What books did Cheryl choose to bring with her for her journey? How does she describe the importance of each of these books? What did Cheryl do to the books as she completed them? Why? How did Cheryl obtain more books and what were they?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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