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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Anza-Borrego.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Franz offered to give Chris a ride to his campsite, what is it he didn't know?
(a) About the Oh-My-God Hot Springs.
(b) Whether Chris was dangerous or not.
(c) If his truck would make the trip and back.
(d) That he would have to walk to see Chris's campsite.

2. What prevented Jan and Bob from going to Bullhead City to pick Chris up?
(a) He arrived at their door before they could leave.
(b) Their mobile home broke down.
(c) Information that they were wanted by the police.
(d) A series of freak desert storms.

3. How did Chris introduce himself to Gallien?
(a) As Bill Cody.
(b) As Wayne Westerberg.
(c) As a botonist.
(d) As Alex, refusing to give a last name.

4. Why was author Jon Krakauer interested in writing Chris's story?
(a) Krakauer recognized that Chris's story would be a sure-fire best seller and be made into a movie.
(b) Krakauer wanted to pass judgement on Chris in the hopes of preventing another young man from doing the same.
(c) Krakauer identifies with McCandless's attraction to nature and to high-risk activities, and also understands the young man's troubled relationship with his father.
(d) Krakauer had nothing better to do at the time and thought he would enjoy visiting all the places Chris had gone.

5. Where did Krakaeur meet Westerberg?
(a) In the Daily News in Carthage.
(b) At a Texaco station in Carthage.
(c) At his house in Carthage.
(d) In the Caberet in Carthage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Krakauer include a narrative about moose hunters driving off-road trucks to get to the site Chris eventually found?

2. What was Chris carrying when he met Jim Gallien?

3. Where did Jim Gallien first encounter Chris?

4. How does Chapter 1 begin?

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

(see the answer key)

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