ITW Ch 18 and Epiloque

In Chapter 18, what ultimately causes Chris McCandless’s death is (a)   ?

• Starvation
• An injury that becomes infected
• Poisoning from wild plants
• Hypothermia

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Match the following plants with the reason they are significant in McCandless's story.

• Plant McCandless mistakenly believed he consumed, leading to his death

• Wild sweet peas

• Another toxic plant not involved in McCandless's story

• Death camas

• Plant known for its toxic properties, not involved in McCandless's story

• Wild potato seeds

• Plant McCandless considered but did not consume

• Poison hemlock

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Why does McCandless find it difficult to leave the wilderness and return to civilization in Chapter 18?

• He loses his map and gets disoriented

• The Teklanika River is swollen and impassable

• His vehicle breaks down, leaving him stranded

• He feels emotionally unprepared to face society

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What realization does McCandless come to about happiness while he is alone in the wild?

• Happiness is found only in nature

• Happiness is only achievable through self-reliance

• Happiness is meaningless without sharing it with others

• Happiness comes from avoiding material possessions

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Which of the following items does McCandless leave behind for future travelers in the bus?

• His diary

• A note explaining his identity

• A pair of hiking boots

• A photograph of himself

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In the Epilogue, what is the significance of the visit to the bus by Chris’s parents?

• It allows them to find closure and understand their son’s journey

• It gives them a chance to leave behind a memorial

• It helps them reconcile with the authors of Into the Wild

• It sparks a new search for unanswered questions about Chris’s death

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Chris’s parents leave (a)   at the bus as a tribute.

• A plaque memorializing him
• Flowers and a Bible
• A journal with their reflections
• A photo of Chris as a child

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In his final note, what does McCandless write that captures his state of mind near the end of his life?

• "I am truly happy and at peace."

• "I should have returned home sooner."

• "I have had a happy life and thank the Lord. Goodbye and may God bless all!"

• "Nature is the only place where I can belong."

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How does Krakauer compare his own youthful experiences with McCandless’s journey in the Epilogue?

• He suggests his own mistakes were more dangerous

• He acknowledges that he shared a similar yearning for solitude and adventure

• He regrets that he never took risks like McCandless did

• He believes McCandless was reckless and unlike himself

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Match the following lessons with the corresponding themes from McCandless’s story as suggested by Krakauer in the final chapters:

• Pursuing ambitions without adequate planning

• The balance between independence and human connection

• Exploring personal boundaries in nature

• The need to respect and understand nature

• Appreciating and comprehending the natural world

• The importance of testing one’s limits in the wilderness

• Finding harmony between solitude and relationships

• The risks of following dreams without preparation

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