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What supplies did Chris McCandless take into the wild with him?
What supplies did Chris McCandless take into the wild with him?
10 lbs of rice, non-waterproof hiking boots, and a small rifle.
What was recorded as the cause of Chris McCandless' death?
What was recorded as the cause of Chris McCandless' death?
Starvation.
What notable book did McCandless leave for Wayne Westerberg?
What notable book did McCandless leave for Wayne Westerberg?
'War and Peace'.
What happened to McCandless' car near Lake Mead?
What happened to McCandless' car near Lake Mead?
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How long did McCandless work at McDonald's?
How long did McCandless work at McDonald's?
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Who was Robert Franz?
Who was Robert Franz?
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What did McCandless write to his sister regarding his parents?
What did McCandless write to his sister regarding his parents?
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What did Krakauer think about McCandless' intentions regarding his death?
What did Krakauer think about McCandless' intentions regarding his death?
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What journal entries did McCandless write before his passing?
What journal entries did McCandless write before his passing?
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What did Krakauer find when he visited the Teklanika river?
What did Krakauer find when he visited the Teklanika river?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- Chris McCandless embarks on an adventure, meeting Jim Gallien in Alaska, where he gains Gallien's fondness.
- Armed with only 10 lbs of rice, non-waterproof hiking boots, and a small rifle, he neglects essentials like an ax and compass.
- Plans to travel the Stampede Trail, setting off on April 28, 1992.
Chapter 2
- McCandless' body is discovered in September 1992 by a couple, alongside his S.O.S. note.
- Starvation is determined as the cause of death after State Troopers are notified by hunters.
Chapter 3
- Chris briefly works for Wayne Westerberg until Westerberg's incarceration leads to his departure.
- Leaves Westerberg a copy of 'War and Peace.'
- Background: Grew up in Virginia, graduated from Emory University in 1990, received $24,000 bequest, and donated it.
- Disappeared after informing parents of a road trip.
Chapter 4
- Near Lake Mead, Nevada, McCandless' yellow Datsun is found after a flash flood.
- Buries his car's license plates and burns cash as an act of severing ties.
- Survives a near-fatal heatstroke while backpacking and is rescued by boaters.
- Works for "Crazy Ernie" but leaves over unpaid wages before canoeing to the Pacific Ocean.
Chapter 5
- After his camera breaks, McCandless stops documenting his journey for a period.
- Works in Las Vegas, then in McDonald's in Oregon, where he befriends an elderly man.
- Engages in selling used books at a flea market and prepares for his Alaskan adventure.
Chapter 6
- Camps by hot springs, meets Robert Franz, an older man battling alcoholism.
- Travels to San Diego with Franz and later to Colorado, avoiding discussions about adoption.
- Informs Franz to live in the wild, leading to Franz hearing about McCandless' death through a hitchhiker.
Chapter 7
- Works in Carthage until April 15, prepping for his Alaska trip.
- Walt McCandless is portrayed as controlling while Chris is depicted as independent.
- Chris communicates intentions to sever ties with his parents and deal with family complexities.
Chapter 8
- Jon Krakauer publishes an article on McCandless, receiving mixed reactions regarding his mental state.
- Comparable figures, including Gene Rosselini, John Waterman, and Carl McCunn, faced similar fates in Alaska.
Chapter 9
- Discusses Everett Ruess, another solitary figure in nature.
- Ruess shares similarities with McCandless, including a talent for writing and a search for solitude.
Chapter 10
- NY Times identifies McCandless as a hitchhiker found dead, prompting family notifications.
- Sam McCandless, Chris' half-brother, prepares to break the news to the family.
Chapter 11
- Walt and Billie McCandless provide insights into Chris's upbringing, marked by parental absences despite family trips.
- Chris is characterized as intelligent and passionate about social issues.
Chapter 12
- Highlights Chris's struggles with family relationships, exacerbated by discoveries of his father's hidden past.
- Chris gradually distances himself through uncommunicative road trips.
Chapter 13
- Carine McCandless recalls her devastation upon learning of Chris's death and travels to collect his ashes.
Chapter 14
- Krakauer suggests Chris did not intend to die, drawing parallels to his own adventurous experiences.
Chapter 15
- Relates Krakauer's experience climbing the Devil's Thumb, including challenges faced due to environmental factors.
Chapter 16
- McCandless learns to identify edible plants at a university in Fairbanks.
- Reaches the abandoned bus on the Stampede Trail, hunting for food but struggles with river crossing.
Chapter 17
- Krakauer successfully crosses the Teklanika River with assistance, examining the bus filled with Chris's belongings.
Chapter 18
- McCandless continues life in the bus, recording concerning journal entries indicating physical decline.
- Explores potential causes of his illness, including toxic mold from wild seeds, and notes a final entry dated August 12.
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Test your knowledge of the first four chapters of 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer. Explore Chris McCandless' journey as he encounters challenges, makes significant decisions, and ultimately faces the consequences of his adventure. This quiz covers key events, characters, and themes presented in these chapters.
