View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What American Indian tribe described the eruption of Mount Mazama as a battle between Llao and Skell?

2. At what time did Cheryl finally reach the water tank at Hat Creek Rim in Chapter 12: “This Far”?

3. Mount Mazama is said to have reached an elevations of about what, according to the author in Chapter 16: “Mazama”?

4. What beverage did Cheryl describe obsessing about during her hike in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”?

5. What was the nearest "reliable" source of water to Hat Creek Rim in Chapter 12: “This Far”?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Cheryl travel on the PCT in Chapter 13: “The Accumulation of Trees”? What destination does she reach?

2. What is the significance of the title of Chapter 11: “The Lou Out of Lou”? Who is Lou?

3. What realization does Cheryl reach regarding her father in Chapter 14: “Wild”?

4. Why does Cheryl become uncomfortable around the hunters in Chapter 17: “Into a Primal Gear”?

5. Where does Cheryl meet a romantic interest in Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”? Who is this individual?

6. What is Cheryl's mindset like as she continues along her journey in Chapter 13: “The Accumulation of Trees”?

7. Describe Cheryl's mindset in the beginning of Chapter 17: “Into a Primal Gear.” How has Cheryl changed mentally and physically at this point in the journey?

8. What does Cheryl consider about her trail nickname in Chapter 14: “Wild”?

9. How does Cheryl respond to the situation when she discovers the water tank empty after crossing Hat Creek Rim in Chapter 12: "This Far"?

10. How is the weather described in the beginning of Chapter 18: “Queen of the PCT”? How is Cheryl's mindset as she approaches the end of her journey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Cheryl’s references in Wild to American naturalist and author John Muir and the establishment of the Sierra Club. When was the Sierra Club founded? What was its mission? How does Cheryl describe her feelings about John Muir and his causes?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the theme of grief in Wild. How has Cheryl’s grief over the loss of her mother affected her as a person? How has it influenced Cheryl’s actions? What else does Cheryl grieve over as she begins her journey in the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting of Kennedy Meadows in California and discuss the origin and history of “trail angels” along the PCT. What are trail angels? What do they do to assist hikers? How many miles had Cheryl hiked when she reached Kennedy Meadows? What is the terrain like in this area?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,030 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample