Chris McCandless
What college did Chris attend?
Emory University (Atlanta, Georgia)
What is the region in which it was Chris' dream to travel to?
The Alaskan wilderness
Who climbed Mount Hunter?
John Waterman
Why does Chris hate his father?
His father had two families at the same time and was cheating on his wife with Chris's mom.
Who picks up Chris while he is hitchhiking near Fairbanks and gives him his boots?
Jim Gallien
What is the name Chris gives himself at the beginning of his journey?
Alexander Supertramp
Where does Chris work in Bullhead City?
McDonald's
What young adventurer disappears into the Utah desert in the 1930s and had the nickname "Nemo"?
Everett Ruess
What does Chris cherish from home and wish he had brought with him on his journey?
Their family dog, Buckley
Who is the woman who becomes a surrogate mother figure to Chris and sends him letters and care packages?
Jan Burres
What does Chris die of in Alaska?
Malnutrition and starvation
What photographer died in the Alaskan wilderness because he signaled an airplane incorrectly?
Carl McCunn
How do Chris and Carine differ? What does Carine value?
Carine values wealth. Chris doesn't see the value in money.
How does Westerberg learn of Chris's death?
A friend calls him and tells him to turn on the radio.
What is McCandless looking for on his odyssey?
Ultimate Freedom
What is the way Chris travels?
Hitchhiking
Which adventurer lives the longest while living alone?
Gene Rosselini
What was the name of Walt's first wife?
Marcia
What advice does Chris give Ron?
He tells him to go out and live a wandering life. He should not keep doing the same thing over and over again, but find Joy in nature and adventure.
Who are some of Chris's major role models? Give me two!
Jack London, Tolstoy, David Henry Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson
How does Chris illegally travel to Mexico
By canoe
Which author becomes famous for writing about Alaska, but only lived in the wilderness for a month?
Jack London
How does Chris parents learn he has disappeared?
They go to his rental and see it says "For Rent."
They also receive a ticket for him hitchhiking.
What is Wayne arrested for?
Illegally tampering with communication systems through satellite TV signals.