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Into the Wild Part 2: Chapters 8-16

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

In Chris's relationships with people, what is the most striking contradiction?

a)

His coldness towards his parents and his warmth with people he met in his travels.

b)

His ambivalence to his family and his hatred of people he met.

c)

His love for his family but his inability to show it.

d)

His hurtfulness towards his family and his refusal to help anyone else.

2.

What response does Krakauer report that he got from his Outside magazine article on Chris?

a)

Most people thought Krakauer made up the story.

b)

Most people applauded Chris's spirit.

c)

Most people wanted to know more about Chris's family life.

d)

They were mostly critical of Chris's ignorance.

3.
Who did Chris work for before he left for Alaska?
a)
Ron Franz
b)
Wayne Westberg
c)
Everett Reuss
d)
Jan Burress 
4.

True or false, Alaskans praised McCandless's efforts in the wilderness?

a)

True

b)

False

5.
The purpose of chapter 8 and 9 is to offer ____
a)
Insight into Krakauer's experiences
b)
Insight into Chris' family
c)
Insight into the tragedy of Chris Mc Candless
d)
Insight into Alaska gossip
6.
In chapter 12 we learn that Chris’s father
a)
loved his wife Billie
b)
used to live in Alaska
c)
had two separate families
d)
loved his wife Marcia
7.
In chapter 14, we learn that Krakauer suspects that Mccandless's death was
a)
Inevitable; unavoidable
b)
Unplanned; a terrible accident
c)
Idiotic; predictable
d)
Stereotypical
8.
In chapters 14 - 15 Krakauer compares __________________ with McCandless’s story.
a)
his own
b)
his brothers
c)
James Brady
d)
Reuss
9.

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

a)

Alexander Supertramp

b)

Jan Burres

c)

Ronald Franz

10.

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

a)

His dad (Walt)

b)

His mom (Billie)

c)

His sister (Carine)

11.

After Chris leaves Carthage for the last time, who gives him a ride to Fairbanks, Alaska?

a)

Wayne Westerberg

b)

Ronald Franz

c)

Jan Burres

d)

Gaylord Stuckey

12.

On June 9, 1992, Chris writes in his journal about killing an animal that ends up being one of the biggest tragedies of his life. What is it?

a)

a grizzly bear

b)

a moose

c)

a reindeer

d)

a rabbit

13.

What happened when

McCandless tried to return to civilization?

a)

He ran into hunters who stole his food and left him for dead

b)

The river was at full flood stage and he was a weak swimmer.

c)

He got lost.

14.
Alex wanted to go visit the local university to 
a)
finish his law degree.
b)
study flora and fauna, the edible plants in the area.
c)
study how to hunt.
d)
find someone who would go on his trip with him.
15.
Stuckey begged Alex to 
a)
call his parents.
b)
write down his trip itinerary.
c)
go to church and get "right with God."
d)
get a cell phone so he could call for help if he needed to.