Many students ask why McCandless stayed so long in a place he should have hated. Krakauer suggests that Chris was testing himself—seeing if he could live in civilization without being "corrupted" by it. Ultimately, the "socks and shoes" requirement at McDonald's was the breaking point that sent him back to the road.
| Worksheet Item | Correct Answer | | :--- | :--- | | First city he stays in | Bullhead City | | His job | Dishwasher at McDonald’s | | Elderly friend | Charlie | | How long he stays | ~2 months | | Why he leaves | Fear of domestication / boredom with society | | Next destination | Las Vegas, then the Mojave Desert, then eventually Alaska | Many students ask why McCandless stayed so long
Many students ask why McCandless stayed so long in a place he should have hated. Krakauer suggests that Chris was testing himself—seeing if he could live in civilization without being "corrupted" by it. Ultimately, the "socks and shoes" requirement at McDonald's was the breaking point that sent him back to the road.
| Worksheet Item | Correct Answer | | :--- | :--- | | First city he stays in | Bullhead City | | His job | Dishwasher at McDonald’s | | Elderly friend | Charlie | | How long he stays | ~2 months | | Why he leaves | Fear of domestication / boredom with society | | Next destination | Las Vegas, then the Mojave Desert, then eventually Alaska |