How is Jan Burres described and what role did she play in McCandless's travels?

• A. A neighbor who lent him money.
• B. A rubber tramp who gave Chris a lift and sent postcards.
• C. A teacher who supervised his travels.
• D. A police officer who helped locate him.

Answer: (B)

Jan Burres is depicted as a rubber tramp—a roving, itinerant traveler who moves from place to place. In the story, she and her partner Rainey pick Chris McCandless up while he’s hitchhiking, welcome him into their world for a while, and share meals and conversation with him. She also keeps in touch afterward by sending postcards, showing a steady, informal support network around his travels. This framing fits best because it highlights her as a caring, nomadic figure who aids Chris on his journey, rather than as a neighbor who lends money, a teacher, or a police officer.