What was McCandless's response to Gallien's offer?

What was McCandless's response to Gallien's offer?

• A. He accepted and asked for supplies.
• B. He refused to talk to him.
• C. He wasn't afraid of running out of food and ignored the license.
• D. He wasn't afraid of running out of food and didn't care about government or wanting to get a shooting license.

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is McCandless’s stance of extreme independence in the moment Gallien offers help. He shows a strong belief that he can handle living off the land and a deliberate disregard for conventional safety nets or authorities. That mix—not fearing hunger while choosing to stay true to his plan and not caring about government rules or obtaining a firearms license—best captures his attitude in that encounter. He engages with Gallien and declines practical aid, underscoring his commitment to self-reliance over outside support. The other options don’t fit as well because they either imply he accepted help, avoided talking, or focus only on hunger without reflecting his broader mindset about authority and licensing.

The idea being tested is McCandless’s stance of extreme independence in the moment Gallien offers help. He shows a strong belief that he can handle living off the land and a deliberate disregard for conventional safety nets or authorities. That mix—not fearing hunger while choosing to stay true to his plan and not caring about government rules or obtaining a firearms license—best captures his attitude in that encounter. He engages with Gallien and declines practical aid, underscoring his commitment to self-reliance over outside support. The other options don’t fit as well because they either imply he accepted help, avoided talking, or focus only on hunger without reflecting his broader mindset about authority and licensing.