Into the Wild Reading Quiz (Ch.9-10)

What commonality did Chris McCandless share with Everett Ruess, according to Chapter 9?

• Both were passionate about photography

• Both vanished into the wilderness without a trace

• Both sought to build successful farming communities

• Both were drawn to the water rather than the desert

Everett Ruess used a pseudonym when he wandered the Southwest. What name did he adopt?

• Nemo

• Odysseus

• Atlas

• Orpheus

Chapter 9 reveals that Everett Ruess disappeared at what age?

• 24

• 29

• 16

• 20

In Chapter 10, the authorities finally identify the body of Chris McCandless by which of the following means?

• A wallet found in his belongings

• Dental records provided by his family

• Fingerprints lifted from his diary

• A note found on his car

Who was responsible for identifying Chris McCandless’s body in Chapter 10?

• Jim Gallien

• Wayne Westerberg

• Samuel McCandless

• Billie McCandless

What detail about Chris McCandless’s life was first published in The New York Times?

• His graduation from Emory University

• His disappearance in the Southwest

• The discovery of his body in Alaska

• His journey to the Stampede Trail

Which of the following best describes the tone of Chapter 9 when discussing Everett Ruess?

• Critical

• Romanticized

• Disdainful

• Humorous

How did Chris McCandless and Everett Ruess differ in their approach to relationships with others?

• Ruess sought out the company of friends, while McCandless avoided people.

• McCandless valued his family, while Ruess ignored his own.

• Ruess traveled alone but stayed in touch with friends, while McCandless cut off contact with almost everyone.

• McCandless was open to forming new relationships, while Ruess was a complete loner.

What inspired both Chris McCandless and Everett Ruess to live in the wilderness?

• A desire for fame

• A spiritual quest for truth

• The influence of environmental activism

• The teachings of their favorite professors

What major difference between McCandless and Ruess is highlighted in Chapter 9?

• Ruess disappeared in the desert, while McCandless sought the Alaskan wilderness

• McCandless had a clear plan for survival, while Ruess did not

• Ruess was much younger and more impulsive

• McCandless was more meticulous in planning his adventures