1. What was the similar experience that led to both of these stories of drop out and adventure?
(a) Both of them drove Yellow Datsons.
(b) Both of them graduated from Emory University.
(c) Both of them had issues with their family life.
(d) Both of them were classical musicians.

2. How did the police know Chris's real last name?
(a) From the note he had taped to the bus door.
(b) From his virginia driver's license.
(c) From his Social Security card they found in his wallet.
(d) From his journal.

3. Why does Krakauer devote Chapter 9 to the story of Everett Ruess?
(a) Karkauer wants to expand the scope of his thesis.
(b) Krakauer wants to demonstrate mental illness in Ruess.
(c) Krakauer sees great similarities between Ruess and Chris.
(d) Krakauer wants to show how different Ruess is from Chris.

4. What device does Krakauer use to open Chapter 1 and subsequent chapters?
(a) A drawing.
(b) A photograph.
(c) A quotation.
(d) A skull and cross bones.

5. What is Krakauer's obvious purpose of including the information in Chapter 9?
(a) Krakauer skillfully shows that there has never been someone like Chris McCandless.
(b) Krakauer points out that there have historically been examples of sick isolationists.
(c) Krakauer gradually and artfully transforms the reader's view of Chris from mentally ill isolationist to knowledgeable spiritual seeker.
(d) Krakauer gives examples to leave the reader confused about Chris.