How did McCandless meet Gaylord Stuckey?

• A. Met each other at a hot springs
• B. Met at a gas station
• C. Met at a bus stop
• D. Met at a library

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how a chance encounter with a stranger can shape Chris McCandless’s journey. In the story, Gaylord Stuckey, a truck driver, meets Chris at a hot springs and offers him a ride along with practical advice about life on the road. This moment shows how a simple act of kindness can influence the direction of his travels and highlight the theme that independence on the road still relies on human connections. The other locations don’t fit the scene described in the text, which places the meeting at a hot springs rather than a gas station, bus stop, or library.