Into the Wild

Chris McCandless decided to . . .

• . . . fight for environmental justice.

• . . . leave everything and go to North Dakota.

• . . . leave everything and go to Alaska.

• . . . fight for racial justice.

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Chris McCandless changed his name to . . .

• . . . Alex Whereami.

• . . . Alex Smith.

• . . . Alex Supertramp.

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Into the Wild

• autobiography (a book someone writes about themselves)

• biography (a book someone writes about someone else)

• novel (a made-up story)

• historical fiction (a made-up story about a specific time period)

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Jim Gallien . . .

• . . . figured Alex would be ok.

• . . . gave Alex a ride to the Stampede Trail.

• . . . gave Alex a pair of rubber boots.

• . . . all of the above.

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What does Krakauer suggest about Chris's mindset as he approaches his journey's end in Chapter 11?

• He is filled with regret and longing for his family

• He is at peace with his decision to live in the wild

• He is anxious and unsure about his future

• He is desperate to return to civilization

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Describe Chris McCandless's encounter with Jim Gallien in Chapter 11.

• Gallien offers Chris a job

• Gallien gives Chris a ride and warns him about the dangers of the wilderness

• Gallien asks Chris to join him on a hunting trip

• Gallien sells supplies to Chris at a discount

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What was the significance of McCandless' chosen alias, Alexander Supertramp?

• It represented his desire for freedom and adventure.

• It was a symbol of his rebellious nature.

• It was a reference to his favorite book.

• It was a tribute to his favorite superhero.

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What is the new name that Chris McCandless takes when he goes on his adventure?

• Alexander Supertramp

• Jan Burres

• Ronald Franz

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What was McCandless' attitude towards risk and danger?

• McCandless avoided risk and danger.

• McCandless embraced risk and danger.

• McCandless was indifferent towards risk and danger.

• McCandless was afraid of risk and danger.

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Which of the following is not true of Ronald Franz, the man who befriends McCandless?

• He was an accomplished leatherworker.

• He had lost his wife and son in an accident.

• He thrived in arguing with McCandless.

• He was a devout Christian.

• He was 80 years old.

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