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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Chesapeake Beach.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Waterman became something of a local hero, what job did he have in Fairbanks?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Dishwasher.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Musician.

2. When did Jon Krakauer interview Walt McCandless?
(a) Seven weeks after Chris's body was recovered.
(b) Never. He would not speak with Krakauer.
(c) On what would have been Chris's birthday.
(d) A year after Chris died.

3. What message did Chris leave taped to the door of the bus?
(a) That he had staked a claim on this bus.
(b) That he would return in an hour.
(c) That visitors were welcome.
(d) That he was near death.

4. How did Chris get to San Francisco?
(a) He hitchhiked.
(b) He rode on a vegetable truck he helped load up.
(c) He had enough money for a bus ticket.
(d) Franz drove him there.

5. What news seriously alarmed Jan Burres?
(a) That Alex was wanted by the Nevada police.
(b) That Alex might be a serial killer.
(c) That Alex never intended to see any of his family again.
(d) That Alex had burned the last of his money when he abandoned his car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Chris realize after he decided to abandon his once beloved Datsun?

2. After surviving 10 years living off the land, what became of Rosellini?

3. What human contact did Chris have as he hikeed West from Lake Mead?

4. What was located at Oh-My-God Hot Springs?

5. What important work does Walt McCandless do?

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