Into the Wild Review

In the beginning of the Novel, what does the author say about young men and high risk activities?

• That they are always hand in hand.

• "The allure high risk activities have for young men of a certain mentality," is a theme of Chris's life.

• He didn't say anything.

• That these two things go together and should be taken seriously.

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What does the author say about nature and imagination at the beginning of the novel?

• He says that people who go out into the woods are crazy.

• He says that many times people who go out into the woods have thoughts of grandeur in mind.

• The grip the wilderness has on the American imagination has been a thing since the founding of this country.

• That nature and imagination are not real.

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Why does Jon Krakauer include other stories inside of this novel?

• He doesn't.

• He wants the reader to know that Chris wasn't the only one to do this and that he was different from other people.

• He wants the reader to know about other people.

• He wants the reader to know that this could happen to anyone. 

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What was the general consensus about Chris's death in Alaska?

• They thought he was just another foolish boy that had gone unprepared out into the wilderness.

• They thought he was pretty heroic.

• They thought it was a pity he died.

• Nobody thought anything what so ever.

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Describe Chris McCandless's encounter with Jim Gallien in Chapter 11.

• Gallien offers Chris a job

• Gallien gives Chris a ride and warns him about the dangers of the wilderness

• Gallien asks Chris to join him on a hunting trip

• Gallien sells supplies to Chris at a discount

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What was the significance of McCandless' chosen alias, Alexander Supertramp?

• It represented his desire for freedom and adventure.

• It was a symbol of his rebellious nature.

• It was a reference to his favorite book.

• It was a tribute to his favorite superhero.

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What does Krakauer suggest about Chris's mindset as he approaches his journey's end in Chapter 11?

• He is filled with regret and longing for his family

• He is at peace with his decision to live in the wild

• He is anxious and unsure about his future

• He is desperate to return to civilization

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

• Alexander Supertramp

• Jan Burres

• Ronald Franz

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What was McCandless' approach towards human relationships?

• McCandless valued human relationships and sought to maintain them.

• McCandless was indifferent towards human relationships.

• McCandless avoided human relationships, preferring solitude.

• McCandless sought to form new relationships during his journey.

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There are many points in the book where Krakauer describes landscapes and nature, why do you think he does this?

• To help us to appreciate nature the way Chris appreciated it.

• He likes nature.

• He wanted the reader to know what he was talking about.

• To give the reader a sense of confusion.

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