How does the text indicate that some time had elapsed since Chris McCandless's death before discussing the extended family?

• A. The text states a precise timeline
• B. There is no mention of time
• C. The narrative implies that time had passed before involving the extended family
• D. The date is given in the notes

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is how the story handles chronology. The text moves from the immediate events surrounding Chris McCandless to bringing in the extended family later, which signals that some period has passed. There isn’t a specific date given, and the timing isn’t described in exact terms, but the sequence itself makes clear that time has elapsed before the extended family is discussed. This makes the implication that time has passed the best fit, rather than a precise timeline, no time reference at all, or a dated note.