Into the Wild Chapter 17

What ACTUALLY killed McCandless?

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

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

Which of the following best describes how Walt and Billie respond before visiting the bus where McCandless died?

• Walt is pensive while Bille is excited.

• Walt is iritable and edgy, while Billie is calm and centered.

• Walt excited while Billie is pensive.

• Walt is calm and centered, while Billie is irritable and edgy.

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

What is the new name that Chris McCandless takes when he goes on his adventure?

• Alexander Supertramp

• Jan Burres

• Ronald Franz

What motive does the author have to visit the bus where Chris McCandless body was found.

• He wanted to see if the body was still there.

• He wanted to see if there is anything there for the family.

• He wanted to see where McCandless died, to see what was left behind.

• He wanted to see where McCandless died, to better understand why.

What item on the bus is NOT left behind by McCandless.

• a blow dryer

• a used-up Chap Stick

• a book titled O Jerusalem!

• brown rubber work boots

What items does BIllie (Chris's mom) NOT leave behind when visiting the bus.

• Canned food

• note to call parents

• a bible

• bag of candies