Family
Carine, Chris's sister, says that Chris would never have done this to get a plane's attention, even if he was dying.
Started a forest fire
What does the alkaloid poison prevent the human body from doing?
The body is prevented from turning what it eats into a usable energy source.
When Chris realized he couldn't cross the Teklanika, he returned to the bus. Why did he feel there was "little reason for him to worry"? (pg. 188)
How many cabins were nearby and found to be broken into?
3
TRUE OR FALSE: Ms. Greenleaf grew up in Colorado.
True (Thornton)
How long did Chris's parents wait before they went to see the location of his demise?
Ten months after his death
How many potato seeds would Chris have had to eat to become incapacitated by them?
Many, many pounds (pg. 190)
On August 5th, Chris was proud of hitting what significant milestone?
100 days on his own in the wilderness
Why did the Park National Service indicate that Chris was not a suspect?
"There is nothing in Chris's journals or photographs to suggest he went anywhere near the cabins." (pg. 197)
Ms. Greenleaf's dad is a retired PAC10 college referee for which sport?
Basketball
What was Walt's behavior like ten days before the helicopter ride to visit Bus 142?
Irritable, distracted, and edgy.
What is one of the signs of locoweed poisoning?
"Depression, a slow staggering gait, rough coat, dull eyes with a staring look, emaciation, muscular incoordination, nervousness........animals may become solitary and hard to handle, and may have difficulty eating and drinking." (pg. 194)
Without a topography map, Chris could not know that this building was only 6 miles away.
A Park Service cabin
What were Carwile's thoughts about Chris breaking into the cabins? (pg.197)
Destroying the cabins would be a way of setting the wilderness free. He may have assumed all three cabins were government property and decided to strike a blow against Big Brother. (pg. 197)
Which of the four seasons is Ms. Greenleaf's favorite?
Summer!!!! DUH
What does Billie say the location reminds her of once they arrive?
The Upper Peninsula; reminds her of where she grew up
What herb is hard to distinguish from wild potato?
Sweet Pea
What were the final words Chris wrote in his journal?
"Beautiful Blueberries"
What two things ruined the food inside the cabins after it was broken into?
Animals and the weather
In college swimming, which was Ms. Greenleaf's best event?
200 FLY; 50 FREE; 1000 FREE; 400 IM; 100 BACK
1000 FREE
What does Walt say in the end about coming to see where his son died?
It's smaller than I thought it would be but I'm glad we came.
What compound is known to ranchers and livestock veterinarians as the toxic agent in locoweed?
Alkaloid
On which date did Chris McCandless presumably die?
DOUBLE POINTS: On which date was his body found?
August 18th is the assumed date of death. Three men found him 19 days later, which would have been September 6th.
How do Chris's pictures prove he may not have been the one to vandalize the cabins?
DOUBLE POINTS FOR A DIRECT QUOTE
They showed that he "headed north, downstream along the Sushana, the opposite direction of the cabins."
Ms. Greenleaf has one sister. Is she younger or older? Is she shorter or taller?
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU ANSWER BOTH CORRECTLY
younger, taller (6'2")