Into the Wild – Chapters 5-8 Quiz
1. What “uncharacteristic lapse” causes Walt and Billie to begin investigation?
2. How does McCandless’ journey down the Colorado River conclude?
3. After maneuvering his way back in the United States (after his adventures in Mexico),
where does Krakauer suspect McCandless spent most of his time?
4. What restaurant did McCandless work at during his stay In Bullhead City and what
complaint did the manager have about McCandless concerning dress code?
5. Why did Jan Burres feel a particular connection to McCandless?
6. How did McCandless’ excursion down the Colorado River conclude?
7. What football team did McCandless pull for?
8. In Chris/Alex's letter to Ron Franz he reveals his philosophy of life. This is important for
an understanding of what happened to him. Summarize his ideas in your own words.
9. Why does Krakauer write about other eccentric people in chapter 8 and how does
Chris/Alex compare to these other people?
10. Contrast Chris’s relationship between his parents and other people – what does this tell us
about him?