Into The Wild Chapter 8 – Flashcards
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What response does Krakauer report that he got from his OUTSIDE Magazine article on Chris?
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He got a lot of mail. Critical complaint.
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How does Krakauer answer Chris's critics?
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Backs them up by making comparison of other people.
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Who does Krakauer mention who had done something similar to what Chris did and survived.
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Rossellini
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After surviving 10 years living off the land, what became of Rosellini?
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Committed suicide without leaving a note.
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What story does Krakauer tell that resembles Chris's in many ways?
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John Waterman
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What was the similar experience that led to both of these stories of drop out and adventure?
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They both had issues with family life.
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How do Waterman and Chris differ?
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Chris made friends. Waterman was socially awkward.
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What feat did Waterman achieve in 1978?
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He climbed the Southeast Spur of Mount Hunter.
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Although Waterman became something of a local hero, what job did he have in Fairbanks?
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A dish washer
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What unusual political action did Waterman take after his climb?
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First for school board then the President.
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What parallel does Krakauer draw between Chris and Carl McCunn?
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They died because of an oversight.
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What does Krakauer suggest shows that Chris was not mentally ill?
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He knew no one would save him.
