Into the Wild Review Quiz

How does Wayne figure out Alex's real name is Chris?

• Chris accidentally tells him
• Chris's parents tell him
• It's written on Chris's backpack
• It's on his tax form

Chris's father Walt is an

• Aerospace Engineer

• FBI Analyst

• Scientist

• Neurosurgeon

What does Chris complain about in his letter to his sister Carine?

• His parents' trip to Paris
• The cost of a college education
• He can't wait to leave for his trip
• His parents want to buy him a new car

The narrator is

• Chris McCandless
• Wayne Westerburg
• Jon Krakauer
• Carine Westerburg

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You could describe Chris as

• Determined
• Devious
• Apathetic
• Flirtatious

Read the sentences from page 4: “Alaska has long been a magnet for dreamers and misfits, people who think the unsullied enormity of the Last Frontier will patch all the holes in their lives. The bush is an unforgiving place, however, that cares nothing for hope or longing” (Krakauer 4).

The sentences give the implied evidence that

• The author feels Alaska is a perfect place to find peace.

• The author feels that Alaska is the perfect place for misfits.

• The author feels that Alaska is a place to carry out your dreams

• The author feels that Alaska is ruthless

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What is the main evidence the author provides to support the idea that McCandless has disdain for so-called “normal” society rules and values:

• “He was the hardest worker I’ve ever seen” (Krakauer 18).
• “He set pretty high standards for himself” (Krakauer 18).
• “He used to… tell us these amazing stories of his travels (Krakauer 16).
• “He intended to invent an utterly new life for himself, one in which he would be free to wallow in the unfiltered experience” (Krakauer 23).

Gallien was concerned about McCandless when he dropped him off for several reasons.  What was NOT one of those reasons?

• Rifle caliber was not powerful enough
• Boots were not high quality enough
• Did not have enough food or the right equipment
• Did not have any money

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Which of the following was NOT removed from the bus, along with McCandless's body?

• diary/journal
• water bottle and food
• camera/film
• SOS note

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The name of the trail McCandless followed was 

• The Appalachian 
• The Stampede Trail
• The Oregon Trail
• The Pacific Coast Trail

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