1. What happened when Krakauer returned to his tent after abandoning his quest to scale the north face of the Devil’s Thumb?
Krakauer was forced to remain inside his tent for three days due to high winds and snow.
2. What did Krakauer say about his father? : His father was a volatile, extremely complicated person and possessed of a brash demeanor that masked deep insecurities.
3. Describe his other attempts to climb Devil’s Thumb and what he did once he actually reached the summit.
His attempts were to leave for the coast as soon as the weather broke or make another attempt on the mountains and he reached Thumb.
4. What did Krakauer learn when he returned to the town of Petersburg?
Krakauer learned believe McCandless die in Alaska.
5. What comparisons does Krakauer draw between Chris McCandless and himself?
Krakauer and Chris McCandless had a similar act. They were to go Alaska and a superior outdoorsman.
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