Into the Wild Chapter 10-15 Questions

Flashcards covering key questions and answers from chapters 10-15 of 'Into the Wild'.

Who called the Alaska State Troopers regarding Chris's identity?

Jim Gallien

Which South Dakota resident contacted the Alaska State Troopers about Chris?

Wayne Westerberg

What key piece of information did Wayne Westerberg provide?

Chris's Social Security Number (SS#).

Who was first notified of Chris's death?

Sam McCandless, Chris's half-brother.

How did Sam McCandless identify Chris?

By looking at a photo.

In which field did Walt McCandless work?

Satellites.

How does Krakauer provide background on Chris's motivations?

Describes Chris's childhood behavior and attitudes towards programs.

How did Chris’s parents encourage his wanderlust?

By enjoying hikes, climbs, and road trips when he was young.

What reason did Chris have for receiving an 'F' in high school?

He did not want to write lab reports in the correct format.

What were some of Chris's interests during high school showcasing his idealism?

World hunger, Apartheid in South Africa, Helping the homeless.

What was one paradox about Chris?

He believed that money was corrupt but had a knack for making money.

What were some of Chris's college experiences?

He wrote for the Emory newspaper, made Dean's list with top honors.

To whom did Chris confide his plans to 'divorce' his parents?

Carine McCandless, his sister.

What jobs did Chris hold during summers in college?

Worked at Domino's Pizza, for his parent's business, sold home remodels.

What did Chris's parents think he would do with his remaining $24,000?

They thought he would use it for law school.

Did Chris accept a car as a graduation present from his parents?

No.

What secret did Chris discover when visiting friends in El Segundo?

Walt had fathered a child with his ex-wife and lied about it.

Who informed Carine about her brother's death?

Her husband.

Who retrieved Chris's ashes and belongings from Alaska?

Sam (half-brother) and Carine (sister).

What mountain did Krakauer climb in Alaska?

Devil's Thumb.

What did Krakauer and Chris have in common?

They both had fathers who taught them to love the outdoors.

Why did Krakauer share his own story?

To show that Chris did not have a death wish.

Why did Krakauer's tent catch fire?

He threw an unextinguished match into a bag of garbage/tent.

How did Krakauer's father view life?

As a contest.

What career did Krakauer's father expect him to pursue?

Medicine.

What happened to Krakauer's father later in life?

He experienced a decline when his childhood polio symptoms returned.

How did Krakauer obtain more supplies while on the mountain?

He had a pilot drop the supplies from an airplane.

Did Krakauer reach the summit of Devil's Thumb?

Yes.

What does Krakauer observe about mountains and dreams?

Mountains make poor receptacles for dreams.

What point does Krakauer make about young people?

They don't understand their own mortality.