Into The Wild Chapter 12 Flashcards

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After graduating from high school, which places did Chris visit that summer?

Arizona, New Mexico and Texas

How did this summer trip almost turn disastrous?

Chris got lost in the Mojave Desert and almost died from dehydration

What was Chris's appearance when he returned at the end of the summer?

His clothes looked worn out and he had a scraggly beard

What is it that Walt says made Chris 'overconfident'?

That he always excels at everything he does like with cross country and academics Signup and view all the answers

How does Eric Hathaway describe Chris when seeing him at a party after his sophomore year at college?

Chris seemed introverted and cold. He kept to himself for a while after that Signup and view all the answers

What details did Chris discover about his Dad that fueled his 'smoldering anger' towards Walt and Billie?

Chris found out that Walt had an affair with his first wife while being with Billie he was also in a secret relationship with Marcia Signup and view all the answers

When did he discover the fuel for his 'smoldering anger'?

Chris discovered this when he went to California and was talking with old friends and neighbors Signup and view all the answers

What is ironic about Chris's admiration of Jack London and Leo Tolstoy?

Chris didn't hold them up to the same standards. Jack was a bit of a drunk and Tolstoy was a sexual adventurer in his younger years having thirteen children Signup and view all the answers

How is Chris's admiration of Jack London and Leo Tolstoy hypocritical in regards to his relationship with Walt?

It's hypocritical because Walt did similar things, but Chris is angry towards him Signup and view all the answers

What position did Chris hold at The Emory Wheel?

He co-founded a College Republican Club and was the assistant editorial page editor Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the topics he wrote about at the Emory Wheel?

He wrote about idiosyncratic logic and ridiculed Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden. He was pro Republican Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Chris first visit Alaska?

1989 Signup and view all the answers

Where did he spend the majority of his short time in Alaska?

Fairbanks Signup and view all the answers

Where did Chris spend most of his free time during his senior year of college at Emory?

In the library Signup and view all the answers

What did Billie hear in July 1992 in the middle of the night?

She thought she heard Chris yelling 'Mom! Help me!' Signup and view all the answers

Why is what Billie heard in the middle of the night interesting?

It's interesting because she heard it a month before he was dead Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 13 primarily focuses on one of Chris's family members. Who is it?

It focuses on his sister Carine Signup and view all the answers

Why does Carine say Chris's adventure would have ended differently if he would have been able to take Buckley (Buck) with him?

She knows that Chris would not do anything that would put Buckley in danger Signup and view all the answers

List three similarities Krakauer provides between Carine and Chris.

They are both five feet eight, energetic and self-assured, high achievers and quick to state opinions Signup and view all the answers

How did the news of Chris's death get to Carine?

She got it from her husband who got it from Sam who called Signup and view all the answers

What was the date Carine found out Chris was dead?

September 17, 1992 Signup and view all the answers

How did Carine respond to finding out Chris was dead?

She sobbed for hours and screamed Signup and view all the answers

Who flew to Fairbanks and then to Anchorage to bring home Chris's remains?

Carine and Sam Signup and view all the answers

List three items that were also retrieved along with Chris's ashes.

Chris's rifle, a pair of binoculars, the fishing rod Ronald Franz gave him Signup and view all the answers

How did Billie, Chris's mom respond to the news of Chris's death?

Billie would break down looking at the photos. Sad he died before her Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chris's Summer Trip and Experiences

After high school, Chris traveled to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
His trip was nearly catastrophic when he got lost in the Mojave Desert, facing dehydration.

Appearance and Personality

Upon returning from his trip, Chris’s clothes were worn, and he had a scraggly beard.
Walt perceived Chris as "overconfident" due to his consistent success in academics and sports.

Relationships and Family Dynamics

Eric Hathaway observed Chris as introverted and cold at a party after his sophomore year in college.
Chris discovered Walt’s infidelity, which sparked intense anger towards his father.
This revelation occurred during conversations with old friends and neighbors in California.

Literary Admiration and Hypocrisy

Chris admired authors Jack London and Leo Tolstoy but did not hold them accountable for their flawed lifestyles.
His disdain for Walt’s similar past behaviors highlighted a hypocrisy in Chris’s judgment of family versus literary idols.

College Involvement and Writings

Chris co-founded a College Republican Club and served as assistant editorial page editor at The Emory Wheel.
His writings included critiques of prominent figures such as Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden, reflecting his Republican leanings.

Alaskan Adventure

Chris first visited Alaska in 1989, primarily staying in Fairbanks.
During his senior year at Emory, he spent most of his time in the library.

Billie’s Disturbing Premonition

In July 1992, Billie believed she heard Chris calling for help, a haunting occurrence just a month before his death.

Focus on Carine

Chapter 13 centers around Chris’s sister, Carine.
Carine proposed that Chris's adventure outcome might have changed if he had his dog Buckley, as he wouldn’t have risked his safety.

Similarities Between Carine and Chris

Both siblings stood at five feet eight inches, shared high energy, confidence, and were high achievers willing to express their opinions.

News of Chris’s Death

Carine learned of Chris's death from her husband, who received the news from a man named Sam.
She found out he was dead on September 17, 1992, prompting an emotional response of prolonged sobbing and screaming.

Bringing Chris Home

Carine and Sam traveled to Fairbanks and Anchorage to retrieve Chris’s remains.
Along with Chris’s ashes, items recovered included his rifle, binoculars, and a fishing rod gifted by Ronald Franz.

Billie’s Grief

Billie was devastated by Chris's death, often breaking down while looking at photos and mourning the loss of her son before her.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 12 of 'Into The Wild' with these flashcards. Explore Chris's summer adventures and hardships, including his travels through Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. This quiz highlights key moments and details from the chapter.