Quiz on McCandless

What gift did McCandless give his father before leaving on his trip?

• An expensive telescope

• A new car

• A set of books

• A watch

Where did McCandless begin college?

• Emory in Atlanta

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• University of Chicago

What was McCandless's role at the college?

• Worked for the student newspaper

• Captain of the football team

• President of the student council

• Member of the debate team

What secret did McCandless discover about his father?

• His father had maintained a relationship with his first wife

• His father was a secret agent

• His father was a famous musician

• His father owned a hidden fortune

What did McCandless do with the money his parents gave him for law school?

• Gave it all away

• Invested in stocks

• Bought a house

• Saved it in a bank

What type of car did McCandless drive away in?

• Yellow Datsun

• Red Ford

• Blue Toyota

• Green Honda

What was McCandless's behavior like after learning his father's secret?

• Irrational and erratic

• Calm and composed

• Joyful and carefree

• Indifferent and detached

What did McCandless publish in the student newspaper?

• Erratic political opinions

• Poetry and short stories

• Scientific articles

• Sports news

What did Billie McCandless do when Chris came home at the beginning of Chapter 12?

• Told him to get back to work with his dad

• Told him to leave

• Scolded him

• Cooked for him

What year did McCandless graduate?

• 1990

• 1985

• 1995

• 2000