Into the Wild (Ch. 14-15)

What is the main event that occurs in Chapter 14 of "Into the Wild"?

• Chris McCandless's family hires a private investigator.

• Krakauer interviews people who knew McCandless.

• McCandless reaches the summit of a mountain.

• Krakauer reflects on his own youth and climbing experiences.

In Chapter 15, what does Krakauer speculate about McCandless's actions?

• McCandless was trying to prove something to his family.

• McCandless was influenced by the writings of Jack London.

• McCandless had a death wish.

• McCandless was unaware of the risks he was taking.

What does Krakauer compare to McCandless's journey in Chapter 14?

• His own journey to Alaska.

• The journey of Lewis and Clark.

• The travels of Marco Polo.

• His own youthful adventures.

How does Krakauer describe McCandless's behavior in Chapter 15?

• Reckless and unprepared.

• Calculated and meticulous.

• Naive but well-intentioned.

• Eccentric but intelligent.

What literary work is referenced in Chapter 14 that had an impact on McCandless?

• "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy.

• "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau.

• "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London.

• "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

In Chapter 15, what does Krakauer suggest about McCandless's relationship with his family?

• It was distant and strained.

• It was close and loving.

• It was not important to McCandless.

• It was based on mutual respect.

What theme is heavily explored in Chapter 14 regarding Krakauer's own life?

• The pursuit of wealth.

• The search for truth.

• The struggle with authority.

• The allure of danger and adventure.

What does Krakauer reveal about his own past in Chapter 14?

• He had a troubled relationship with his parents.

• He once survived a near-death experience in the wilderness.

• He was once a teacher in Alaska.

• He had a sibling who also ventured into the wild.

In Chapter 15, Krakauer discusses the mistakes McCandless made. Which of the following is one of them?

• He mistook a non-edible plant for an edible one.

• He lost his map and compass.

• He accidentally set fire to his shelter.

• He ignored the advice of experienced hikers.

What does Krakauer suggest about the allure of the wild to individuals like McCandless in Chapter 14?

• It is a phase that most young people go through.

• It is a response to societal pressures and materialism.

• It is a form of escapism from personal issues.

• It is an innate human desire to return to nature.