Into The Wild: Chapters 8-9

The given answer "All of the above" is correct because all three statements are true. Everett Ruess was a hitchhiker and photographer who traveled throughout the Southwest during the 1930s in pursuit of beauty. However, he eventually disappeared and his fate remains unknown. Therefore, all three statements accurately describe Everett Ruess.

Ruess and McCandless remind Krakauer of Ancient Irish Monks because they all share a similar sense of adventure, independence, and desire to explore the world. Like the Irish Monks who ventured into the harsh and unknown landscapes of Ireland, Ruess and McCandless also sought solitude and connection with nature in their respective journeys. They all embraced a nomadic lifestyle and were driven by a spiritual quest for self-discovery and enlightenment. Krakauer sees parallels between their experiences and admires their courage and determination.

The correct answer is "Both A & C." This means that both statements A and C are true. Statement A states that Gene Rossellini experiments living like a Neolithic caveman, while statement C states that Gene Rossellini inexplicably stabs himself. Therefore, the correct answer is that both of these statements are true.

The statement "He wrote a book that taught McCandless about the local fauna" is not true regarding John Waterman. This is because the passage does not mention anything about John Waterman writing a book or teaching McCandless about the local fauna.

The false statement is "He died by starvation." This is incorrect because Carl McCunn did not die from starvation. He died by suicide after realizing that he had made a fatal mistake by not arranging for a pick-up with the pilot who had dropped him into the remote Alaskan Bush. This tragic incident highlights the importance of proper planning and communication in remote wilderness expeditions.