What evidence does Krakauer give that McCandless continued to be fond of Carthage and consider Westerberg his friend?

What evidence does Krakauer give that McCandless continued to be fond of Carthage and consider Westerberg his friend?

• A. He named his son after Westerberg.
• B. He gave Westerberg War and Peace as a gift and stayed in touch.
• C. He wrote a scathing letter about the town.
• D. He never contacted Westerberg after leaving.

Answer: (B)

The main idea this question tests is how Krakauer shows that Chris McCandless still valued his time in Carthage and viewed Westerberg as a friend. The clearest proof is that Chris gave Westerberg War and Peace as a gift and he stayed in touch after leaving. Giving such a substantial, personal gift indicates a meaningful bond, and continuing correspondence demonstrates that the friendship lasted beyond their immediate time together. This fits Krakauer’s portrayal of their relationship as warm and genuine. There isn’t evidence of a son being named after Westerberg or a harsh letter about the town, and the record shows Chris did not sever contact, but kept the lines of communication open.

The main idea this question tests is how Krakauer shows that Chris McCandless still valued his time in Carthage and viewed Westerberg as a friend. The clearest proof is that Chris gave Westerberg War and Peace as a gift and he stayed in touch after leaving. Giving such a substantial, personal gift indicates a meaningful bond, and continuing correspondence demonstrates that the friendship lasted beyond their immediate time together. This fits Krakauer’s portrayal of their relationship as warm and genuine. There isn’t evidence of a son being named after Westerberg or a harsh letter about the town, and the record shows Chris did not sever contact, but kept the lines of communication open.