Analyzing Literature in Into the Wild

Which of the following best describes the narrative structure used by Jon Krakauer in "Into the Wild"?

• Chronological order from Chris McCandless’s birth to his death

• Nonlinear structure with flashbacks and shifting perspectives

• First-person diary entries only

• Alternating chapters between Chris and his family

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

What is the primary genre of "Into the Wild"?

• Science fiction

• Nonfiction biography

• Historical fiction

• Fantasy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

Which two central ideas are most prominent in "Into the Wild"?

• The importance of technology and urbanization

• The search for identity and the conflict between society and individualism

• The dangers of war and the value of teamwork

• The rise of industry and the decline of agriculture

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

According to "Into the Wild," what is one piece of evidence that suggests Chris McCandless was unprepared for the Alaskan wilderness?

• He brought a detailed map and compass

• He carried only a small bag of rice and minimal supplies

• He traveled with a large group of friends

• He had extensive survival training

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

Who is the author of "Into the Wild"?

• Jack London

• Jon Krakauer

• Chris McCandless

• Henry David Thoreau

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

How does Krakauer’s choice to begin "Into the Wild" with the discovery of Chris McCandless’s body affect the reader’s experience of the story?

• It creates suspense by hiding the ending

• It immediately establishes the tragic outcome, shaping the reader’s understanding of subsequent events

• It confuses the reader about the timeline

• It focuses only on Chris’s family

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Which of the following best demonstrates your ability to comprehend complex literary texts, as required by CCSS.RL.11-12.10?

• Reading only the summary of "Into the Wild"

• Reading and understanding the full text, including its themes and structure

• Skipping difficult chapters

• Only reading the dialogue sections

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

How do the central ideas of freedom and isolation interact in "Into the Wild"?

• They are unrelated and do not affect each other

• Chris’s pursuit of freedom leads to increasing isolation, which ultimately impacts his fate

• Freedom always results in happiness for Chris

• Isolation is only experienced by secondary characters

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

Which of the following is the best example of textual evidence supporting the idea that Chris McCandless was idealistic?

• He worked at McDonald’s for several months

• He donated his savings to charity and abandoned his car

• He wrote letters to his family regularly

• He avoided reading books

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

How does the relationship between Chris McCandless and his parents develop over the course of "Into the Wild"?

• It becomes closer as Chris travels

• It becomes increasingly strained, leading to Chris’s decision to cut off contact

• It remains unchanged throughout the story

• His parents travel with him

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3