ch1
who spotted the hitchhiker(Chris McCandless) on the side of the road.
Jim Gallien
What size tires did Thompson have?
38 inch tires
What Job did Westerberg give Chris?
He gave him employment at a grain elevator.
What does PROTAGONIST mean?
the main character of a story
Who did Chris think was King?
Jack London(a novelist)
What did Chris tell the man in the car his name was?
Alex
How much did Chris's remain's weigh?
67 lbs
who picked up McCandless in ch 3? Full Name
Wayne Westerberg
What does AMALGAM mean?
A mixture or blend
When did Chris start his Alaska journey?
Tuesday April 1992
What Caliber rifle was McCandless carrying?
22 caliber rifle
How did they notify people to come get the body?
They used Killian's radio in his argo to notify Alaskan state troopers.
What Bar did Chris always go to according to Westerberg?
The Cabaret
What does DERELICT mean?
in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect.
What did Chris try to give Gallian in CH 1?
Watch, comb, and loose change(85 cents)
Why did Chris say he didn't need a hunting license?
"How I feed myself is none of the Gov't business."
Why was Thompson intrigued by the bus as they approached it?
He smelt something really bad inside the bus
When was McCandless's graduation ceremony?
May 1990.
What does ALTRUISM mean?
selfless concern for the well-being of others, without care for one's own interests; unselfishness.
what kind of car did Chris have?
1982 Datsun B210
What did Jim Gallien offer to McCandless?
An old pair of Work Boots that are more fit for the Conditions than the boots Alex was wearing.
what are the 3 people who crossed the river?
Thomson, Samel, and Swanson
What was Chris's GPA?
3.72 GPA
What does TRANSCENDENTALISM mean?
a philosophy that emphasizes individual intuition, self-reliance, and the inherent goodness of both people and nature
What food did Gallien try to give McCandless in CH 1?
2 grilled cheese sandwiches and a bag of chips his wife packed for him for lunch.