Into the Wild Chapter 8-13 Quiz
Authored by L Guzman
English
9th Grade - University
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on English Literature, specifically analyzing Jon Krakauer's non-fiction work "Into the Wild" covering chapters 8-13. The content is appropriate for 9th-12th grade students, requiring skills in literary analysis, reading comprehension, and critical thinking about complex themes. Students need to understand literary devices such as allusion, identify types of conflict (man vs. self, man vs. society, etc.), analyze character relationships and motivations, and comprehend how authors use parallel narratives to develop themes. The questions assess students' ability to distinguish between factual details and author interpretation, understand character development through family dynamics, and recognize how Krakauer structures his narrative by comparing Chris McCandless to other individuals who sought similar wilderness experiences. Students must demonstrate close reading skills to identify specific textual evidence and understand the psychological and social factors that influenced McCandless's decisions. Created by L. Guzman, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 9 through University level. This comprehensive quiz serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding after completing the assigned reading chapters. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a review activity before class discussions, assign it as homework to ensure students complete their reading with attention to detail, or use it as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before diving deeper into thematic analysis. The quiz supports classroom instruction by reinforcing key plot points, character relationships, and literary elements that students will need to understand for more sophisticated analytical writing tasks. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 (citing textual evidence), CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 (analyzing character development), and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4 (determining meaning of literary devices), providing teachers with valuable data about student comprehension before advancing to higher-order analytical tasks.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In chapter 8, Alaskan's wrote many fond letters of Chris and his journey. Many admired Chris for his aspiration and courage.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
All the people described as similar to Chris died due to unnatural causes.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At the end of chapter 8, readers are left to think that Chris McCandless is the first to ever have journeyed alone into Alaska seeking a dream or goal.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RL.K.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Krakauer shows examples on how Chris was not fully original and "alone" on his journey into nature...which theme best fits chapter 8?
Redemption
Empowerment
Collectivism
Oppresion
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.3.9
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In chapter 9, Krakauer attempts to support readers understanding of Ruess and McCandless's deeds in a larger scope by referencing the monks known as the "papar," what literary device is used through this example?
Hyperbole
Idiom
Imagery
Allusion
Tags
CCSS.RL.K.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In chapter 10, how does Gallien prove himself to the troopers that he wasn't just some other caller who claimed to know Chris? What two things does he provide as proof?
Chris's wallet and journal
Chris's wallet and keys
Details not reported in the paper and Chris's wallet
Details not reported in the paper and Chris's social security number
Tags
CCSS.RL.K.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of conflict does Sam face at the end of chapter 10? Select all that apply!
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.K.3
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