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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Detrital Wash.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Chris survive in that hostile environment?
(a) Almost a year.
(b) Sixteen weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Six months.

2. What is the tone of Krakauer's book?
(a) Defiant.
(b) Angry.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Compassionate.

3. What did Gallien think about Chris's weapon?
(a) It had no case to put it in for protection from the weather.
(b) It was difficult to carry.
(c) It was badly in need of cleaning.
(d) It was too small to be effective against large animals.

4. What did Westerberg give Chris?
(a) A ride to Alaska.
(b) A pair of rubber boots.
(c) A meal and a room for the night.
(d) A job on his combine crew.

5. What did Gallien notice about Chris's boots?
(a) They were old and ripped out at the seams.
(b) They were lightweight and not waterproof.
(c) They were designed for mountain climbing.
(d) They were too large for his feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when the moose hunters got to the bus where they plan to camp out?

2. Where did Krakaeur meet Westerberg?

3. What is Krakauer's message by using the details of the moose hunter's trip to the bus?

4. What steps did Walt and Billie take to find Chris?

5. Why did Krakauer include so much about the McCandless family in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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