Rebellion Unit: Quiz 1

12 Questions | Attempts: 307
Share

SettingsSettingsSettings
Biography Quizzes & Trivia

Into the Wild chapters 1-4, "To Build a Fire" and the Jack London biography.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    In a well thought out constructed response (for which you can use the outline) answer the following question: Why do you think that McCandless fascinated by the writings of author Jack London? How does your understanding of London's work enlighten your image of McCandless? Use specifics from both stories whenever possible. Make sure you are answering the question being asked. Revise and edit your work before you submit it!
  • 2. 
    How, according to London, does the dog know about the danger of the cold? 
    • A. 

      It has inherited knowledge of the cold

    • B. 

      It has lived in the cold for years

    • C. 

      It has studied the land

    • D. 

      It has learned from the man

  • 3. 
    Christopher McCandless is
    • A. 

      The antagonist of the novel.

    • B. 

      The progtagonist of the story.

    • C. 

      A main-supporting character.

    • D. 

      The protagonist's brother.

  • 4. 
    Christopher McCandless went by what other alias?
    • A. 

      Fred Winfield

    • B. 

      Christopher Sliden

    • C. 

      Alexander Supertramp

    • D. 

      Chris Fields

  • 5. 
    What is the man's name in "To Build a Fire?" 
    • A. 

      We never find out

    • B. 

      Jack

    • C. 

      Teddy

    • D. 

      Manny

  • 6. 
    What is the name of the trail that takes Chris to the bus?
    • A. 

      The Denali Trail

    • B. 

      The McKinley Trail

    • C. 

      The Stampede Trail

    • D. 

      The Yukon Trail

  • 7. 
    This is the name of the last person to see Chris alive. This person drove him to the trail.
    • A. 

      Wayne Westerberg

    • B. 

      Jan Burres

    • C. 

      Ron Franz

    • D. 

      Jim Galien

  • 8. 
    How was Chris' car destroyed?
    • A. 

      Hit an ice patch and skidded off the road.

    • B. 

      Broke down on the road because it was "a junker."

    • C. 

      It was washed off the road in a flash flood.

    • D. 

      It fell into a river.

  • 9. 
    How do we know that Chris burned his money after he abandoned his car?
    • A. 

      Rangers found the burning pile next to the car.

    • B. 

      He documented it in a journal that he left with Wayne.

    • C. 

      He told Jan in "Slab City."

    • D. 

      He wrote to his parents asking for more money and telling them what happened.

  • 10. 
    Which charity received Chris' life savings when he jumped of the grid?
    • A. 

      OXFAM

    • B. 

      Catholic Charities

    • C. 

      The Human Fund

    • D. 

      The United Way

  • 11. 
    What town does Wayne Westerberg live and operate his bussiness?
    • A. 

      Fairbanks, AK

    • B. 

      Portland, OR

    • C. 

      Carthage, SD

    • D. 

      Fargo, ND

  • 12. 
    A leather tramp is...
    • A. 

      Someone who walks instead of takes a vehicle

    • B. 

      Someone who walks the streets and is regarded as physically tough

    • C. 

      Someone who has a vehicle as they wander

    • D. 

      A tramp who makes a living making belts

Back to Top Back to top
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.