Into the Wild
Authored by Kerry Lofrumento
English
11th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' knowledge of Jon Krakauer's "Into the Wild," focusing on character relationships, plot details, and thematic analysis. The questions span the entire narrative arc, from Chris McCandless's decision to abandon his conventional life through his tragic death in the Alaskan wilderness. Students need to demonstrate recall of specific details such as character names, locations, and chronological events, while also understanding deeper concepts like McCandless's motivations, his relationships with the people he encountered, and the philosophical underpinnings of his journey. The quiz requires students to analyze literary elements including point of view, irony, and symbolism, particularly regarding the leather belt that represents McCandless's travels and experiences. Students must also understand the author's investigative process and how Krakauer connects McCandless's story to broader themes of transcendentalism and the allure of wilderness adventure. This assessment is appropriate for 11th-grade students who have completed a thorough reading of the text and class discussions about its complex themes. Created by Kerry Lofrumento, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 11. This quiz serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a comprehensive unit assessment following completion of "Into the Wild" or as a review tool before major discussions or essays about the text. Teachers can use this assessment to gauge student comprehension of both surface-level plot elements and deeper analytical concepts, making it valuable for formative assessment to identify areas needing reteaching. The quiz works well as homework to reinforce reading assignments or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before class discussions about McCandless's character development and Krakauer's narrative techniques. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1 for textual evidence and analysis, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3 for character development and plot analysis, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6 for understanding point of view and narrative techniques in contemporary American literature.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the new name that Chris McCandless takes when he goes on his adventure?
Alexander Supertramp
Jan Burres
Ronald Franz
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the only person in Chris's family whom he got along with?
His dad (Walt)
His mom (Billie)
His sister (Carine)
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Chris McCandless do with his savings account?
Buys a ticket to Alaska
Donates it to a charity to feed the hungry
Leaves it for his sister
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of car did Chris have?
a blue VW
a green Honda
a yellow Datsun
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"The Slabs" was...
the business that Wayne Westerberg owned
an old navy base where people could live cheaply
an old trailer park where Jan and Bob lived
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to Chris's yellow car?
Abandoned by Chris and found by police who used it as an undercover drug vehicle
Found by the police who ran the plates and reported the vehicle to the McCandless family
Washed away by Chris and found by a private investigator
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
McCandless was determined “to become lost in the wild.” What was ironic (unexpected) about his trip at the bus?
McCandless had thoroughly prepared and didn’t suffer.
It was less than sixteen miles from civilization.
The bus was well-stocked with food and supplies.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.L.11-12.5
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