"Into the Wild" Chapter 1-10 Review

What year is Chris McCandless' body found?

• 1991

• 1992

• 1993

• 1994

It is mentioned that Chris was not "what you call mechanically minded." What does he specifically do to indicate this?

• While working for Walt, he tries to operate a front-end loader and struggles with the levers of the machine.

• He cannot understand how grain silos work.

• He constantly burns food while working at McDonalds.

• He drives his car into the Detrital wash and floods the engine.

What gives Walt and Billie McCandless a clue where their son is?

• An OXFAM thank you letter addressed to Chris.

• A speeding ticket in Northern California.

• A hitchhiking ticket.

• A tax document that is sent to Walt.

What indicates that Chris is determined to follow his own path?

• He does not rely on a job or money in any way.

• He contemplates not going to Alaska.

• He previews where he will go in Alaska to ensure he will survive.

• He takes a liking to Bullhead City, a place that would not appeal to Thoreau.

Who tells Walt and Billie McCandless about the fate of their son?

• Carine McCandless

• Sam McCandless

• Jim Gallien

• Everett Ruess

What personality trait/quality of Chris' do most people cite in the book for the reason that Chris was "successful" for most of his journey?

• He was nice.

• He was a high-achiever

• He was good at being isolated from a very young age.

• He was angry.

What information does Westerberg find to help discover who Chris is?

• A book of journals that contains his name, address, and parents names listed inside.

• A W-4 form with Chris' real name and Social Security number.

• His ID that provides his address.

• A recorded conversation where Chris admits who he is.

What is the meaning of the metaphor that chapter 4 starts with?

• He compares the bear-paw poppy to Jim Gallien.

• He compares the desert to Chris' personality.

• He compares the bear-paw poppy to the yellow Datsun that Chris drove.

• He compares the bear-paw poppy to Chris' ability to hide in plain sight.

What is the argument that Krakauer makes for Chris McCandless?

• He did not survive, therefore, he was crazy.

• He wasn't an incompetent nutcase because he lasted 113 days.

• He left his family because of trauma and his journey should be remembered for that.

• MCCandless was an awkward and emotionally unstable person who should not be idolized.

Jim Gallien is quoted saying, "That's what any normal person would do" (7). Based on this quote, what is Jim's opinion of Chris?

• He thinks he is brave and wise.

• He thinks he is excited to go into the wild.

• He thinks he is crazy.

• He thinks he is normal.