Into the Wild Chapter 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

When the chapter opens, who is the man remembering McCandless?

Wayne Westerberg

How long has it been since McCandless's body turned up in Alaska?

Nearly two months

What does Westerberg recall Alex telling?

Westerberg recalls Alex telling amazing stories of his travels.

What is Westerberg's profession?

Westerberg owns a grain elevator in Carthage. Signup and view all the answers

When did Westerberg pick up Alex?

On the afternoon of September 10 Signup and view all the answers

What made Westerberg want to take the kid under his wing?

Alex conveyed a vulnerability. Signup and view all the answers

Why hadn't Alex eaten?

Alex had run out of money. Signup and view all the answers

Where does McCandless tell Westerberg he is headed at this point?

Saco Hot Springs Signup and view all the answers

How long did McCandless stay with Westerberg?

Three days Signup and view all the answers

Where did Westerberg give McCandless employment?

At the grain elevator Signup and view all the answers

What did Westerberg discover about Alex at one point?

His real name was Chris. Signup and view all the answers

What did Westerberg never ask about?

Why he changed his name. Signup and view all the answers

What did McCandless like about Carthage?

The community's stasis and unassuming mien. Signup and view all the answers

Why did McCandless leave town on Oct. 23rd?

No work at the grain elevator. Signup and view all the answers

What did McCandless give Westerberg before he left town?

A treasured 1942 edition of Tolstoy's War and Peace. Signup and view all the answers

Where did McCandless have all his mail forwarded to?

Westerberg's address. Signup and view all the answers

What was his father Walt's profession?

An eminent aerospace engineer. Signup and view all the answers

Who are McCandless's siblings?

A younger sister, Carine, and six half-brothers and sisters. Signup and view all the answers

What publication was McCandless an editor of at Emory?

The Emory Wheel. Signup and view all the answers

What was his major and GPA?

History and anthropology with a 3.72 GPA. Signup and view all the answers

Why did he not accept membership in Phi Beta Kappa?

Insisting that titles and honors are irrelevant. Signup and view all the answers

To what organization did McCandless donate the remaining money from his college fund?

OXFAM America. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Billie McCandless surprised by Chris's Mother's Day gift?

It was the first present she had received in more than two years. Signup and view all the answers

What did Billie and Walt offer to buy Chris?

A new car as a graduation present. Signup and view all the answers

What are the exact words Chris tells his parents about where he will spend his upcoming summer?

I think I'm going to disappear for a while. Signup and view all the answers

At the end of June, what did Chris mail his parents?

A copy of his final grade report. Signup and view all the answers

Why is this communication significant?

It was the last anyone in Chris's family would ever hear from him. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Billie and Walt have no way to reach Chris at his Atlanta apartment?

Chris had moved out at the end of June. Signup and view all the answers

How long had Chris been gone by the time parents arrived in Atlanta?

Five weeks. Signup and view all the answers

What was Chris 'emancipated from' upon his college graduation?

The stifling world of his parents and peers. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

McCandless and Westerberg

Wayne Westerberg remembers Chris McCandless nearly two months after his body was found in Alaska.
Alex, as McCandless was known, captivated Westerberg with compelling stories while sitting at the bar.

Westerberg's Background

Westerberg is the owner of a grain elevator in Carthage, indicating his role in the local economy.

McCandless's Journey

Westerberg picked up Alex on September 10 while driving from Cut Bank.
A sense of vulnerability in Alex prompted Westerberg to take him under his wing.
Alex had not eaten because he had run out of money, signaling his financial struggles.

Time with Westerberg

McCandless spent three days with Westerberg, working at the grain elevator and becoming part of the crew.
Westerberg discovered McCandless's real name was Chris through a tax form but never questioned the name change.

McCandless's Impressions

Alex admired the stability and unpretentious nature of the Carthage community, reflecting his values.

Departure from Carthage

McCandless left Carthage on October 23 due to a lack of work, as Westerberg was in jail.
Before leaving, he gifted Westerberg a 1942 edition of Tolstoy's War and Peace.

Family Background

Chris's father, Walt, is an aerospace engineer, and he has a younger sister named Carine, with whom he was very close.

Academic Achievements

McCandless was an editor of The Emory Wheel and excelled in history and anthropology with a GPA of 3.72.
He rejected membership in Phi Beta Kappa, emphasizing his belief that titles and honors were irrelevant.

Charitable Acts

He donated his college fund to OXFAM America to aid in combating hunger, demonstrating his commitment to social issues.

Family Relations

Billie McCandless was surprised by a Mother's Day gift from Chris, the first in over two years, as he had decided not to give or receive presents on principle.
Walt and Billie offered to buy Chris a car and support his law school education, highlighting their efforts to support his future.

Final Communications

Chris communicated his intention to "disappear for a while" after graduation, indicating his desire for independence.
He mailed his final grade report to his parents in June, which became the last contact they had with him.
Chris had already moved out of his Atlanta apartment by the time his parents attempted to reach him.

Emancipation

Upon graduating, Chris felt liberated from his parents' world, which he viewed as stifling and excessively materialistic.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 3 from 'Into the Wild' with these flashcards. Explore key details about McCandless and his journey as remembered by Wayne Westerberg. Perfect for students needing a quick review before exams!