Into the Wild Chapter 17

What seed did Krakauer originally think killed McCandless?

• sweet pea seeds
• sunflower seeds
• sesame seeds
• bird seeds

What ACTUALLY killed McCandless?

• the wrong seeds
• poison on the seeds
• not having enough seeds
• the mold on the seeds

Who does Foresberg believe vandalized his hunting cabins?

• Bears
• McCandless
• Hunters
• punk kids from the nearby town

What did McCandless do before he died?

• A.  Wrote a goodbye note
• B.  Took a picture of himself
• C.  Called his parents
• D.  both A and B

Between Walt and Billie, who was looking forward to visiting the bus where McCandless died?

• Walt
• Billie

Krakauer describes the effects of poisoning by the mold: "The body is prevented from turning what it eats into a source of usable energy.  If you ingest too much...you are bound to starve, no matter how  much food you put into your stomach."
This statement indicates that McCandless starved to death.

• True
• False

Which of the following quotations was NOT found with Chris's belongings on the bus?

• "Tell my parents I love them, and I'm sorry."
• "Happiness only real when shared."
• "Extremely weak...Much trouble just to stand up.  Starving.  Great Jeopardy."
• "I have had a happy life and thank the Lord.  Goodbye and may God bless all."

Which of the following do Walt and Billie NOT do when they visit the bus?

• place a memorial plaque and flowers inside the door
• leave survival supplies and a first-aid kit
• smell their dead son's jeans
• give a speech to the people who have gathered with them