Into the Wild Study Guide Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What date does Jim Gallien pick up the hitchhiker?

April 27, 1992

By the time he drops off the hitchhiker, what does Jim Gallien think of him?

Jim Gallien thinks that the hitchhiker is an ordinary guy that will come to his senses and walk back out onto the highway after he gets hungry.

By the end of chapter 1, what do you know about the hitchhiker?

He calls himself Alex, he was stubborn and determined to go on his trip; excited even, that he wouldn't take anyone's advice, and that he was young.

Describe the land where Alex disappears.

Chris McCandless followed the Stampede Trail into the wilderness, which includes ridges and flats, bogs and muskegs, thickets of alder trees, and veins of spruce. Signup and view all the answers

Who visits the bus, what do they find, and what date is it?

On September 6, 1992, Ken Thompson, Gordon Samel, and Ferdie Swanson visit the bus and find a cryptic SOS note left by McCandless, a makeshift signal flag, and the decaying corpse of Chris McCandless. Signup and view all the answers

What have you found out about Alex after chapter 2?

His real name was Chris McCandless, and he had wandered into the Alaskan Wilderness, only to die shortly after. Signup and view all the answers

What was Alex's adopted home like and when did he first arrive there?

The description of Alex's adopted home is missing. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jim Gallien's Encounter

Jim Gallien picked up the hitchhiker, later known as Chris McCandless, on April 27, 1992.
Gallien viewed the hitchhiker as an ordinary person who would likely turn back once faced with hunger.

Alex's Character

The hitchhiker, who calls himself Alex, is portrayed as stubborn, young, and determined to pursue an adventure, ignoring advice from others.

Wilderness Description

Alex ventured into the wilderness along the Stampede Trail, characterized by ridges, flats, bogs, muskegs, thickets of alder trees, and veins of spruce.

Discovery of Chris McCandless

On September 6, 1992, Ken Thompson, Gordon Samel, and Ferdie Swanson discovered the bus where McCandless died.
Inside the bus, they found a cryptic SOS note and a makeshift signal flag; the decaying corpse of Chris McCandless was also present.

Identity Revelation

After chapter 2, it is revealed that Alex's true name is Chris McCandless, who tragically died shortly after entering the Alaskan wilderness.

Alex's Adopted Home

Details regarding Alex's adopted home and his first arrival there are not specified in the provided text.

Description

Test your knowledge of key events and characters from 'Into the Wild'. This set of flashcards covers significant details from the beginning of the book, focusing on Jim Gallien's encounter with the hitchhiker. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the narrative.