Chris
Chris grew up in...
Annandale, Virginia
Which character lost his son and wife in a drunk driving accident and unoficially adopted Okinawan children to help his loneliness (hint: he tried to adopt Chris, but he said no!)?
Ron Frantz
Everett Ruess' (the guy who disappeared in Davis Gulch) moniker (nickname), that he carved into Davis Gulch, was?
Nemo
Which river proved to be the rubicon, keeping Chris in Alaska?
Teklanika River
Why did Chris and his father clash?
Either of:
Why did Chris abandon his car?
It was caught in a flash flood
Which character owned the grain elevator in Carthage, South Dakota, and gave Chris a job and a home?
Wayne Westerberg
Which historical figure went to Alaska to take pictures, but died after forgetting to schedule a helicopter ride back?
Carl McCunn
What is the importance of the Stampede Trail?
It leads to the Bus where Chris died
How does Carine react to Chris' death?
She cries every day
What did Chris do with the money in his bank account?
Donated it to OXFAM World Hunger
Which character is a union electrician who gave Chris a ride in Alaska, his boots, and a sandwich?
Jim Gallien
Which historical figure wanted to live like the Stone Age, but died by suicide after learning that this was impossible?
Gene Rossellini
What is the significance of The Devil's Thumb to Into the Wild?
It was a mountain in Alaska that Krakauer climbed
What may have caused Chris to die?
He ate poisinous seeds
What is a similarity between Krakauer and McCandless?
Both took on challenging experiences in the outdoors
Which character was Wayne Westerberg's on and off again girlfriend who helped Chris out in South Dakota?
Gail Borah
Which historical figure died while climbing Mt. Denali? (note: he had similar father/son issues like Chris)
John Waterman
What is the significance of Davis Gulch?
It is where Everett Ruess died
What was a major debate regarding the moose?
Karkauer originally wrote that McCandless was wrong and killed a caribou, which people took to mean he was incompetent...but it actually WAS a moose!
Where did Chris graduate from college?
Emory University
Why did Krakauer include the two chapters of his own outdoor experiences?
To emphasize how much of survival is based on luck
Who were the papar?
Ancient Irish monks who wanted to live alone in Iceland
What happened in Atlanta?
Chris first abandoned his family and traveled West.
What happens in the Epilogue?
McCandless’ parents and Krakauer explore McCandless’ Alaskan camp