Ch 5: Bullhead City
Why did the employees at McDonald's object to Chris?
His poor hygiene
Who did Chris meet on a trip into Salton City to get some supplies?
Ron Franz, and 80 year old man
Chris confided to people close to him that he was close to one member of his family - who is that?
Carine, his sister
What majority response does Krakauer report that he got from his OUTSIDE Magazine article on Chris?
They were mostly critical of Chris's ignorance
What is Davis Gulch? --- A. A watery oasis in the midst of southern Utah --- B. A valley that has only one way in and out -- C. An extension of the Grand Canyon --- D. A cattle passage through western Utah
A. A watery oasis in the midst of southern Utah
What item of clothing did Chris seem to abhor?
Socks
Where did Alex stay outside of Salton City that was known as a hippie commune of sorts?
Oh-My-God Hot Springs
What food was Chris extremely fond of?
Rice
Who does Krakauer mention who had done something similiar to what Chris did and survived? --- A. The first man to climb Mt. McKinley --- B. Albert Swartz, a modern day Thoreau --- C. Thor Heidahl who sailed the Pacific in a canoe --- D. Gene Rosellini, a Mayor of Hippie Cove
D. Gene Rosellini, a Mayor of Hippie Cove
Why does Krakauer devote chapter 9 to the story of Everett Ruess? --- A. Wants to demonstrate mental illness in Ruess --- B. Sees great similarities Ruess and Chris --- C. Wants to expand the scope of his thesis --- D. Wants to show how different Ruess is from Chris
B. Sees great similarities Ruess and Chris
What is The Slabs
An abandoned military base where drifters go during winter
What did Chris end up making at Franz's house when he visited to do laundry?
A leather belt that depicted his travels to date
On his last trip to Carthage, what women does Chris become close with?
Gail Borah
After surviving 10 years off the land, what became of Rosellini? --- A. He traveled around the world backpacking --- B. He committed suicide and left no note --- C. He settled down in a small town and raised a family --- D. He went on a lecture tour
B. He committed suicide and left no note
What alias did Ruess carve on the walls of the canyon? --- A. Ahab --- B. Nemo --- C. Frost --- D. Yosemite Sam
B. Nemo
What prevented Jan Burres from going to Bullhead City to pick Chris up?
He arrived at their door before they could leave
How did Chris get to San Francisco from Anza-Borrego?
Ron Franz drove him there
During his interview with Krakauer, what trait does Westerberg say Chris (Alex) lacks?
Common sense
John Waterman and Chris's story resemble each others in many ways, but how did Waterman's and Chris's differ? --- A. Chris burned his money, Waterman always had it on him --- B. Chris was short and Waterman was very tall --- C. Chris was able to make friends, Waterman was socially awkward --- D. Chris was afraid of the water and Waterman feared heights
C. Chris was able to make friends, Waterman was socially awkward
In regards to family, how do Ruess and Chris compare? --- A. Like Chris, Ruess felt his family supported his travels --- B. Ruess and Chris both missed their families as they traveled --- C. Ruess seemed to be on good terms with his family unlike Chris --- D. They both alienated themselves from their families
C. Ruess seemed to be on good terms with his family unlike Chris
What work did Chris (Alex) do while he stayed with Jan and Bob at The Slabs?
Selling books at their flea market stall
What advice did Chris give to Franz that Franz followed?
Left his home and possessions to go live in a mobile camper out in the forest
What promise did McCandless make to Westerberg before leaving for Alaska?
That he would return in time to help with the fall harvest
What unusual political action did Waterman take after his climb?
Ran for president of the United States
What does Ruess's biographer, Ken Sleight, believe happened to Ruess? ---- A. Ruess changed his name and disappeared --- B. A robbery and murder --- C. Falling from a cliff --- D. Accidental drowning
D. Accidental drowning