Into the Child Quiz 6-9
How does Krakauer portray McCandless's relationship with his parents?
As cold and bitter.
What fictional figure did Ruess pay tribute to in an inscription?
Captain Nemo
What special request did Franz make of McCandless?
He asked McCandless to be his grandson.
Which of the following is not true of Gene Rosellini?
He believed that modern man was genetically superior to the cave man.
Which of the following is not true of McCandless?
He never planned on having a family.
How did Franz respond to news of McCandless's death?
He renounced God and got drunk.
Which of the following is not true of Ronald Franz, the man who befriends McCandless?
He thrived in arguing with McCandless.
After comparing and contrasting McCandless with Rosellini, Waterman, and McGunn, what term does Krakauer use to describe McCandless?
Pilgrim
What was the prevailing perception of McCandless among Alaskans?
That he was an idiot.
What is the most likely reason that Krakauer devotes an entire chapter to Everett Ruess?
To create a parallel between Ruess and McCandless.
