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- 1. Multiple Choice
In the author’s note, what does the author, Jon Krakauer, tell the reader concerning his feelings about his telling of the Christopher McCandless story?
He is largely opinionated due to his own experiences.
He is opinionated in his narrative, but objective in his telling of McCandless adventures.
He does not care much for McCandless and wonder why he left for the while.
- 2. Multiple Choice
When Jim Gallien picks up the young hitchhiker, what is his biggest fear for the youth?
Alex having warm clothes for the Alaskan weather
The wildlife in Alaska possibly hurting Alex without proper protection
The mosquitos possibly giving him diseases native to the Alaskan wild
Alex not having enough supplies, especially food
- 3. Multiple Choice
True or False: Gallien tells the authorities about ‘Alex McCandless’ when he passed the Alaska State troopers post after dropping the boy at the edge of the wilderness.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
- How did the abandoned bus come to be on the Stampede Trail?
The bus was driven to the location for a hunting trip and became stuck
The bus was purposefully left at the location for hunters after multiple other buses were removed
The bus was abandoned at the location after builders of the trail were transported to help map the trail
The author is not sure of how the bus arrived at the location
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who found McCandless’ body?
A few of McCandless' closest friends and family
Alaskan state troupers performing routine patrols
A couple riding ATVs
A group of moose hunters
- 6. Multiple Choice
How were his remains evacuated?
The remains were driven out by ATV
Alaskan troopers escorted the remains to the local coroner's office
His family transported them out by vehicle after being called to the scene
The remains were flown out by helicopter
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was initially determined to be the cause of death?
He starved to death
He was attacked by a large bear or wolf
One of the berries he ingested was poisonous
He was injured by a shot fired from his own gun
- 8. Multiple Choice
When McCandless left his old life behind, what new alias did he adopt?
Alex McGriffin
Christopher Supertramp
Alexander Supertramp
Alex Tramp
- 9. Multiple Choice
What gift did McCandless’s parents offer to buy him for successfully graduating college?
They hoped to buy him a new gun to replace his beloved rifle
They wished to buy him a new car
They wanted to give him enough money to travel during the summer before law school
- 10. Multiple Choice
How did Chris react to his parent’s graduation present offer?
He was HAPPY to have the support of his family and his adventures
He was MAD they would even offer!
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