E-Learning “Into the Wild” Test

Be as specific as possible when answering!

1. What did Chris’ parents offer to buy him for a graduation present?
2. Name three people (aside from Ronald Franz) that Chris met while on the road.
3. What are rubber tramps?
4. Where did Chris get lost and nearly die from heat stroke?
5. Who was the only person in Chris’ family that he was close with?
6. Who was Ronald Franz?
7. How much money was still in Chris’ college fund when he graduated?
8. Which city did Chris leave almost as soon as he entered it?
9. Where did Chris abandon his Datsun?
10. What animal did Chris kill that many Alaskans disputed?
11. What does Ron Franz do as a result of Chris’ advice to him?
12. What was the second setback that occurred when Chris tried to leave the wild?
13. Who wanted to adopt Chris?
14. How did Westerberg help identify Chris’ remains?
15. Name two things that Gallien gave to Chris.
16. What is notable about the plea for help that Chris left on the door of the bus?
17. Which explorer does Krakauer say some Alaskans compare Chris to?
18. How did Chris’ death change Ronald Franz’s life?
19. What did Walt leave in the bus?
20. Name the two people that Chris sent postcards to before entering the wild.
21. When was the last time Chris’s parents saw him?
22. What college did Chris graduate from?
23. Name one of Chris’ favorite authors.
24. Where were The Slabs?
25. While Chris was living “in the wild”, how far was he from civilization?