Alex's Journey and Decisions

The transcript details the beginning of Alex's journey into the Alaskan wilderness, as narrated in Jon Krakauer's 'Into the Wild'. It starts with a postcard from Alex, followed by his encounter with Jim Gallien, who gives him a ride. Gallien expresses concerns about Alex's lack of preparation for the harsh conditions. Despite warnings, Alex is determined to proceed with minimal gear. The narrative concludes with Alex's departure into the wilderness, leaving Gallien with mixed feelings about his safety.

What does Alex request Wayne to do with his mail?

• Send it to his family

• Forward it to Alaska

• Return it to the sender

• Keep it until he returns

How does Alex introduce himself to Jim Gallien?

• As Wayne

• As Alex

• As Chris

• As Jon

What strikes Gallien about Alex's backpack?

• It is brand new

• It is too heavy

• It is too light

• It is waterproof

What is Alex's only food supply?

• Dried fruits

• A bag of rice

• Energy bars

• Canned beans

What does Gallien offer to do for Alex?

• Drive him to Anchorage

• Buy him a plane ticket

• Give him a hunting license

• Provide him with a map

How does Alex respond to the idea of needing a hunting license?

• He dismisses the need

• He already has one

• He plans to apply later

• He agrees to get one

What does Alex give to Gallien before heading into the wild?

• A letter for his family

• A map of the area

• His backpack

• His watch and money

What does Gallien ultimately decide about informing the authorities?

• He calls them later

• He writes them a letter

• He decides against it

• He immediately informs them

What does Gallien think Alex will do when he gets hungry?

• Find a nearby town

• Hunt for food

• Return to the highway

• Call for help

What does Alex say about knowing the time and date?

• He wants to keep track

• He uses a sundial

• He doesn't care about them

• He has a calendar