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Jon Krakauer quotes one of McCandless’s friends, who said that McCandless “was born into the wrong century.  He was looking for more adventure and freedom than today’s society gives people” (p. 174). Do you think this is true?

To cross the Rubicon means to make a decision or take a step that commits one to a specific course of action from which there is no turning back...a point of no return.  Write about an experience that you would deem “crossing your Rubicon” or reflect on a book or movie where a character "crossed their Rubicon." 

In the epigraph for Chapter 1 from Into The Wild, Chris states in a postcard dated April 27, 1992 to Wayne Westerfield…”I now walk into the wild.”  In Chapter 1, he tells Jim Gallien, “ I don’t want to know what time it is. I don’t want to know what day it is or where I am.  None of that matters.” 

Write about the quotes and/or your assessment of Chris McCandless so far? An epigraph is a relevant quotation at the beginning of a book, chapter, etc.  

What do you think it takes to be a good leader? What qualities should a leader possess?

How does having elements of the supernatural lend to a storyline? For example, in Macbeth, witches, a floating dagger, & a ghost (Act 3 scene 4) are part of the play.

What do you think is the most important or impactful quotation from the Into The Wild? Why?

Wheel OR Internet? Which one is the greatest innovation? Chose one and justify?

Question 1 : Can critical thinking skills be taught? Why or Why not?

Question 2: Do you think Universities should use the score of analytical and reasoning tests for admissions into the graduate degree programs? Why or why not? 

In support to the CICM's continuing missionary activities in our country, construct your own MAXIM in English or in Filipino

Identify a classic or a pioneer missionary who served in the Philippines and discuss his LEGACY to our Christian Catholic Church.