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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, The Stampede Trail.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near what famous landmark did Chris McCandless die?
(a) Mt. McKinley.
(b) Mt. St. Helens.
(c) Mt. Rushmore.
(d) Old Faithful.

2. What sad discovery does Krakauer make just a quarter mile down stream on the river?
(a) There is an old bridge that a person could walk across.
(b) At the now defunct station, a steel cable stretches across the river with an aluminum basket suspended from this cable by pulleys.
(c) There is evidence that Chris came that far and went back.
(d) There is a ranger station stocked with all kinds of food.

3. When Chris corresponded with his sister, what did he confide to her?
(a) That he would see her by Christmas time.
(b) That he would surprise them all and come home.
(c) That he planned to lull his parents into a false sense of security then cut them out of his life abruptly and decisively.
(d) That he was tired of being on the run all the time.

4. On his last trip to Carthage, who is the woman Chris became close with?
(a) Westerberg's mother, Alice.
(b) Westerberg's cook, Francine.
(c) Westerberg's daughter, AnneW.
(d) Westerberg's girlfriend, Gail Borah.

5. In what area do people who knew Chris agree that he was inexperienced?
(a) Living off the land.
(b) Managing money.
(c) Having a relationship with a girl.
(d) Cooking for himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What affected the eating habits of Chris's family?

3. What Tolstoy book was found inside the bus?

4. What work did Chris (Alex) do while he stayed with Jan and Bob at The Slabs?

5. What did Gail believe about Chris's past life?

(see the answer key)

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