Into the Wild Final Review

What led to Brian's eventual rescue?

• His parents sent more search planes looking for him.

• Brian unknowingly turned on the emergency transmitter.

• Hunters found him and sent for help.

• Rescue crews came out searching for him.

What did Brian learn from his teacher Mr. Perpich?

• To know when to give up.

• To face reality.

• To respect nature.

• To stay positive when things are bad.

How did Brian survive the moose attack?

• He played dead and moved slowly.

• He swam to the other side of the lake.

• He climb a tall tree.

• He attacked the moose with his hatchet.

How many days did Brian survive in the forest alone?

• 65

• 54

• 90

• 37

What is the main evidence the author provides to support the idea that McCandless has disdain for so-called “normal” society rules and values:

• “He was the hardest worker I’ve ever seen” (Krakauer 18).

• “He set pretty high standards for himself” (Krakauer 18).

• “He used to… tell us these amazing stories of his travels (Krakauer 16).

• “He intended to invent an utterly new life for himself, one in which he would be free to wallow in the unfiltered experience” (Krakauer 23).

Who is the only person in Chris's family whom he got along with?

• His dad (Walt)

• His mom (Billie)

• His sister (Carine)

Who was Ronald Franz?

• A man who taught Chris who to work with leather. He wanted to adopt Chris.

• The author who researched Chris's story.

• He was Chris's employer at one point.

Who is Wayne Westerberg?

• He is the man who hired Chris at one point and he helped identify the dead body as Chris.

• He is the man who taught Chris how to work leather.

• He is Chris's half-brother who identified his body.

What is the primary theme explored in 'Into the Wild'?

• A) The importance of family

• B) The pursuit of individual freedom

• C) The dangers of technology

• D) The value of education

Which literary device is frequently used by Jon Krakauer in 'Into the Wild' to provide background information about Chris McCandless?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Flashbacks

• C) Metaphors

• D) Personification