People Chris met
Who owned a grain elevator in South Dakota where Chris worker?
Wayne Westerberg
How did Alex feel about society?
It was corrupt and bad for humanity.
He did not like organized institutions.
What was Chris McCandless tell others his name was during his journey? (full name)
Alexander Supertramp
Chris McCandless's mother's name?
Billie McCandless
Climbed by Jon Krakauer. It's what Satan uses to hitchhike?
Devils Thumb
The electrician who gave Chris 2 sandwiches, a bag of chips, and a pair of boots?
Jim Gallien
Why did Chris dislike his parents wealth?
He did not like materialism.
What material item did Alex finally let go of that made him free from his connections with society?
His yellow Datsun
Chris's closest family member?
His sister: Carine
What numbers was on the bus where Chris McCandless made into a shelter and passed away?
142
Who wanted to adopt Chris?
Ron Franz
What physical act showed Alex's dislike for corporations and commercialism?
When he burned his money.
Why did Alex abandon his canoe?
He almost drowned when he was caught in a storm
Name of Chris' pet dog?
Bucky
What type of animal did Alex kill that was both a trophey for him, and his greatest mistake?
a moose
Who is Chris' closest family member?
His sister, Carine
Why did Alex want to go Into the Wild?
He wanted to discover 'truth'
Who was the last person Chris gave a present to? (breaking his philosophy)
His mother
Chris's father's dark secret that was the breaking point in their relationship?
He had an affair with his ex-wife and got her pregnant after Chris was born.
What river does Alex follow down south to Mexico?
Colorado River
Ken Thompson, the owner of an Anchorage auto-body shop.
Gordon Samel, Ken's employee
Ferdie Swanson, a construction worker and friend-found Alex while stalking a moose.
What did McCandless spend most of his free time in High School doing? (he rarely would bring friends along with him on these actives)
Feeding the poor and homeless.
Talking to people on the streets.This plant was thought to be the cause of Chris' death due to it being easily mistaken from Wild Eskimo Potato?
Wild Sweet Pea
What instrument did Chris play in high school before his sisters talent overshadowed him?
The French Horn
Where was Chris McCandless from?
West Virgina