Trivia Quiz: Into The Wild

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    Who did McCandless give his trust fund to?

    • The Humane Society
    • OXFAM, (famine relief)
    • Emory University Alumni Association
    • UNICEF
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Below is a trivia Quiz on Into the Wild book. In the book, we got to meet Christopher McCandless, who gave up all his belongings and set out across America trying to learn what it has to offer. His journey is not smooth, but it is full of some well-needed lessons. See how well you remember the book by taking this quiz.

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  • 2. 

    Tracy is

    • The city he traveled to next

    • The name of his mother

    • A girl who developed a crush on McCandless

    • The name printed on the passing semi-truck that almost hit him

    Correct Answer
    A. A girl who developed a crush on McCandless
    Explanation
    Tracy is described as a girl who developed a crush on McCandless. This suggests that Tracy is a person who had romantic feelings for McCandless. The other options provided do not indicate any romantic interest or relationship, making them incorrect.

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  • 3. 

    What did the Charlie provide for McCandless?

    • A place to live

    • A place to work

    • A place to store his car

    • A place to plan his trips

    Correct Answer
    A. A place to live
    Explanation
    Charlie provided McCandless with a place to live.

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  • 4. 

    McCandless worked for "Crazy Ernie" for a short time.  Why didn't it work out?

    • McCandless stole from Ernie

    • McCandless was unreliable

    • It became evident that Ernie wouldn't pay McCandless

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. It became evident that Ernie wouldn't pay McCandless
  • 5. 

    How was McCandless described when working at McDonald's, Bullhead City?

    • He resented wearing socks and shoes

    • He was considered "slow" when working the grill

    • Responsible but rebellious

    • He often needed to bathe and had to be told to do so

    • None of the above

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    McCandless was described in multiple ways when working at McDonald's, Bullhead City. He resented wearing socks and shoes, indicating a rebellious nature. He was considered "slow" when working the grill, suggesting a lack of efficiency. He was responsible but rebellious, implying a mix of dependability and defiance. Additionally, he often needed to bathe and had to be reminded to do so, indicating a lack of personal hygiene. Therefore, all of the given statements accurately describe McCandless during his time at McDonald's.

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  • 6. 

    McCandless ditches his car that was trapped in a flash flood.  Then what was the thing that he carried with himself? 

    • The photos of his family that he had been carrying

    • $4.93 in loose change

    • The keys

    • Twenty-five pounds of rice

    Correct Answer
    A. The photos of his family that he had been carrying
    Explanation
    McCandless carried the photos of his family with him. This suggests that he highly valued his family and wanted to keep them close to him, even in his journey. The photos may have provided him with a sense of comfort, reminding him of his loved ones and giving him a sense of purpose and connection.

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  • 7. 

    Jan Burres and her boyfriend Bob teach McCandless. . . 

    • How to swim

    • The life of hitchhiking and tramping

    • How to open a can without a can opener

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The life of hitchhiking and tramping
    Explanation
    Jan Burres and her boyfriend Bob teach McCandless about the life of hitchhiking and tramping. This means that they educate him on the lifestyle and skills required for traveling by hitchhiking and living as a tramp. They likely teach him about finding rides, navigating routes, finding places to sleep, and other aspects of this unconventional way of life.

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  • 8. 

    While at the "Slabs," what "job" did McCandless have?

    • Washing dishes at the community kitchen

    • Watching his neighbor's children

    • Selling homemade leather belts

    • Selling used books

    Correct Answer
    A. Selling used books
    Explanation
    McCandless had the job of selling used books while he was at the "Slabs."

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