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1. What two images does Finkel include prior to Chapter 1 of The Stranger in the Woods and why?

There are two images included prior to Chapter 1 of Finkel's text. The first is a map of the area where Christopher Knight lived for 27 years in Central Maine. The second is an illustration of Knight's campsite, which provides annotations about many different aspects of his living situation in the wilderness. These visual images are included in order to pique the reader's interest and to generate in the reader's mind ideas about sense of place, the definition of community, and the value of ingenuity in a survival situation.

2. What were Christopher Knight's criteria when he decided whether to steal an item or not during his time living in the woods?

Knight was discerning when it came to his choice of objects to steal. First, he would never steal anything that appeared to be valuable. Next, he would never steal anything from the few full-time residences within his designated thieving area. Finally, Knight always made an effort to do as little property damage as he could during his theft sprees. In one instance, he took the front door of a cabin completely off its hinges, used the opening to remove a bunk bed mattress he needed, and re-affixed the door, rather than damage any part of the cabin in any way.

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