Into the Wild, chapters 10, 11, 12 & 13
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- Q1[10] Because of entries in Chris McCandless' diary about local plants and animals, the authorities initially thought he might have been _______________.a field biologist studying local wildlifesomeone who was from Alaskaa big-game huntera wildlife photographer30s
- Q2[10] What was Wayne Westerberg able to provide to the authorities to help identify Chris and contact his relatives?Chris' real name and social security number from his tax formletters from Chris with his real namephotographs of Chris with his familya photo album and journal belonging to Chris that documented his travels30s
- Q3[11] Which of Chris' relatives was a woodsman and part-time hunting guide, which likely left an impression on Chris and encouraged his love of the outdoors?his grandfather, Lorenhis brother, Samhis cousin, Jasonhis father, Walt30s
- Q4[11] Why was it ironic or unexpected that Chris believed being rich was "shameful, corrupting, and inherently evil"?because he loved to ski and go on cruises, which were expensive activitiesbecause he spent so much money himself, buying things that he wantedbecause he had always been very good and very successful at making money, even as a kidbecause he was always encouraging others to go to college so they could get better jobs to make more money30s
- Q5[12] During Chris' trip after high school graduation, what dark secret did he discover about his father?he had accidentally killed someone while driving drunkhis dad was a spy for the Russianshis dad had continued having a relationship with his first wifehis dad had stolen money from his own company30s
- Q6[12] During the summer between his junior and senior years of college, where did Chris travel?AlaskaArizonaUgandaGuatemala30s
- Q7[13] Why does Chris' sister regret that her parents didn't allow Chris to take their dog Buckley along on his adventure?At least then Chris wouldn't have been alone when he died.She thinks the dog would have enjoyed it the Alaskan wilderness.He would have taken fewer chances because he needed to protect the dog.Chris might have been able to get the dog to go find help after he was too weak to go himself.30s
- Q8[13] How did Carine react to the news that Chris was dead?She fainted and had to be taken to the hospital.She screamed and cried for hours and refused to be comforted.She was so calm that people worried that she didn't understand what was happening.She refused to believe it and denied it for days, until the dental records confirmed his identity.30s
- Q9[13] Which family members flew to Alaska to pick up Chris' remains and belongings?Carine and her half-brother SamCarine and her husbandthe entire family: Chris' parents, Carine, and all the half-siblingsChris' parents (Walt and Billie)30s
- Q10[13] What name was printed on the box of Chris' ashes?his real name: Christopher J. McCandlessSeptember 6, 1992 (the date his body was found)his name with the wrong middle initial: Christopher R. McCandlessthe pseudonym he had used to refer to himself: Alexander Supertramp30s