Into the Wild: Chapters 14-16

What was Chris McCandless' relationship with his family like?

• close

• harmonious

• distant

• strained

Describe McCandless' journey to Alaska.

• McCandless hitchhiked and hiked through various states before reaching Alaska and lived in an abandoned bus near Denali National Park.

• McCandless drove a car to Alaska and lived in a hotel in Anchorage.

• McCandless flew to Alaska and lived in a tent on a remote beach.

• McCandless traveled by boat to Alaska and lived in a cabin in the woods.

Who were some of the people McCandless encountered during his journey?

• Carl McCunn, Gene Rosellini, Everett Ruess, Richard Proenneke

• John Waterman, Christopher Knight, Timothy Treadwell, Alexander Supertramp

• Jon Krakauer, Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn

• Wayne Westerberg, Jan Burres, Bob and Jan, Ronald Franz, Jim Gallien

What survival skills did McCandless possess?

• navigation, trapping, first aid, wilderness survival training

• archery, camping, orienteering, knot tying

• rock climbing, rafting, mountaineering, map reading

• hunting, fishing, foraging, building shelters, knowledge of edible plants, starting a fire

How did McCandless reflect on his journey?

• McCandless reflected on his journey by realizing that he should have stayed home.

• McCandless reflected on his journey by realizing the importance of self-discovery and the beauty of nature.

• McCandless reflected on his journey by feeling overwhelmed by the challenges he faced.

• McCandless reflected on his journey by regretting his decision to go into the wilderness.

Why did McCandless choose to go into the wild?

• He was forced to go into the wild due to a natural disaster.

• He wanted to prove his survival skills to his friends.

• He was searching for hidden treasure in the wilderness.

• He wanted to escape from society and live a simple and self-reliant life in nature.

What impact did McCandless' journey have on his family?

• His journey brought his family closer together.

• His journey had no impact on his family.

• His journey made his family proud of him.

• His journey caused immense grief and pain for his family.

What were some of the challenges McCandless faced during his time in Alaska?

• Lack of transportation, lack of communication, and lack of shelter.

• Wild animal encounters, lack of medical supplies, and lack of navigation tools.

• Difficulty finding clean water, lack of proper clothing, and lack of firewood.

• Extreme weather conditions, lack of food and supplies, isolation, and the difficulty of living off the land.

How did McCandless' encounters with other people shape his journey?

• McCandless' encounters with other people shaped his journey by hindering his progress and causing him to lose focus.

• McCandless' encounters with other people shaped his journey by leading him astray and causing him to make poor decisions.

• McCandless' encounters with other people shaped his journey by creating conflicts and disagreements that hindered his progress.

• McCandless' encounters with other people shaped his journey by providing him with companionship, guidance, and support.

What lessons can be learned from McCandless' story?

• Self-discovery, self-reliance, dangers of idealism and naivety, balance between independence and connection with others

• Risk-taking, impulsiveness, lack of preparation

• Isolation, loneliness, lack of support

• Recklessness, disregard for safety, overconfidence