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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Chris meet on a trip into Salton City to get some supplies?

3. What was the official verdict on the cause of death?

4. What did Chris tell Gallien his plans were?

5. What is Davis Gulch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Krakauer's summary of Chris's actions during the time he was looking for work to save up for Alaska?

2. Why was there a break in Chris's journal entries after he left Las Vegas in 1991?

3. When Jim Gallien picked Chris up, what went through the back of his mind?

4. Tell something about Chris's connection to Jan Burres and her boyfriend Bob.

5. What impression did Chris make on Ron Franz?

6. Describe Walt McCandless as a professional and a businessman.

7. How was Westerberg able to help the police with their further investigation?

8. What are some particulars about Alex (Chris) deciding to go to San Diego?

9. How are letters written by Ruess and Chris another point of similarity in their stories?

10. Talk about the indication that Chris was planning for the Alaska trip to be his last adventure.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look up information about the Mojave Desert and write an essay about the advisability of trying to exist alone in a place like that. Give your opinion about what might have happened to Chris in the Mojave Desert when he is reported to have nearly died.

Essay Topic 2

Given the amount of information Krakauer includes about Chris's abilities, write and OP-ED piece about another successful course Chris might have taken to realize his ideals. You might want to have him go into the Peace Corps or get involved in something like Habitat for Humanity.

Essay Topic 3

Write about an extended trip you would like to take? Would you go alone? Would you not carry money and expect to find jobs to pay your way? Would you do any camping? Where would you go and how long would you stay?

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