How did the other McDonald's employees regard McCandless?

• A. Dirty and smelt bad
• B. Reliable and showed up to work everyday
• C. Worked at slow pace
• D. Thing about socks and that he always wore shoes without socks

Answer: (B)

Understand that this question tests how the narrative portrays McCandless’s work habits and how those around him reacts to his presence. In Carthage, when he worked at a McDonald’s, McCandless was described as reliable: he showed up consistently, did his job without complaint, and kept to himself in a quiet, steady way. This dependable, punctual behavior left a positive impression on coworkers and the owner, who valued his steadiness and work ethic. The other potential descriptions don’t fit the portrayal in the text—the emphasis is on his reliability and regular attendance, not on being dirty, slow, or fixated on socks.