Flashcard on Chris McCandless

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What university did Chris McCandless graduate from in May of 1990?

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Emory University.

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How did Chris McCandless feel about his Alaskan adventure?

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He was determined.

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Which line best reveals Chris's attitude towards his adventure?

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A laughter cold as the frost and partaking of infallibility.

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What did Chris's parents offer him after graduating from college that offended him?

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To buy him a new car.

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What type of work did Chris do for Wayne Westerberg in South Dakota?

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He harvested grain.

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What is the significance of Chris McCandless's journey into the Alaskan wilderness?

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It represents a quest for self-discovery and a rejection of materialism.

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What literary work is closely associated with Chris McCandless's story?

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Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer.

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What was Chris's attitude towards societal expectations?

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He rejected them and sought freedom.

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What does Chris's journey symbolize in terms of personal growth?

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It symbolizes the search for identity and purpose.

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What was one of Chris's main motivations for going to Alaska?

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To experience true wilderness and solitude.