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What date does Jim Gallien pick up the hitchhiker?
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?
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?
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.
Describe the land where Alex disappears.
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Who visits the bus, what do they find, and what date is it?
Who visits the bus, what do they find, and what date is it?
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What have you found out about Alex after chapter 2?
What have you found out about Alex after chapter 2?
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What was Alex's adopted home like and when did he first arrive there?
What was Alex's adopted home like and when did he first arrive there?
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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.
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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.
