chapter 1
Who is Alex?
Alex is the fake name Christopher Mcandless uses
What does Chris's autospy reveal?
He died of starvation
Which South Dakota town does Alex claim to be from?
Carthage
A period of stability during which little to no evolutionary change occurs
Who wrote Into the Wild?
Jon Krakauer
What was Jim Gallien concerned about?
He was worried Chris was underprepared for the alaskan wilderness
What did the moose hunters find as they approached the bus?
A couple staring at the bus and a horrible odor coming from the bus
What did Chris tell his parents during graduation weekend?
"I think I'm going to disappear for a while"
What does emotive mean?
Causing strong emotions often in support or against something
Exactly how much money did Chris have in his bank account?
24k
How much rice did Alex have with him to survive in Alaska?
10 pounds
How long did they think Chris was dead before the hunters found his body?
Two and a half weeks
What did Chris's parents find when they visited his apartment in Atlanta?
It was empty and he already left for his journey
What does visage mean?
What college did Chris attend?
Emory University
What does Jim Galien get Alex to take with him when he drops him off?
An old pair of rubber work boots and his lunch
What did the investigators take from the bus?
Chris's diary, camera, and SOS note
What did Chris do with his money after college?
Donated it
What does mawkish mean?
Lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
What is the time period in Into the Wild?
Late 80's and early 90's
What age does Chris claim to be?
24 years old
What does Chris's SOS note say?
He has gone out to look for berries and will return.
How does Westerberg find out Alex is lying about his name? And how does he react?
He learns through a tax form, and he didn't ask any questions.
What does amalgam mean?
What trail did Mcandless take?
The Stampede Trail